Read on to learn the truth about white tigers, white lions, tabby tigers and other genetic aberrations. Print the White Tiger Fact Sheet Brochure. Over the years many people have asked us to take white tigers off their hands, but in every case it was only so they could breed more babies to use, so we declined.
This painless condition occurs when the little bumps on your tongue grow long and trap bacteria that live in your mouth -- making the tongue look black and hairy. Causes can include antibiotic use, poor oral hygiene, smoking, drinking a lot of tea or coffee, and not producing enough saliva.
Inside the mouth, persistent white lesions can be concerning. Oral lichen planus is a benign condition of the inside cheeks, lips, or tongue. This diagnosis should be made by a professional, because white lesions inside the mouth can also be squamous cell carcinoma. A common cause of white lesions in the mouth is oral candidiasis, which is a yeast infection.