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REASONS FOR YELLOWISH WHITISH TONGUE

OK I NOTICED MY TONGUES IS WHITISH WITH A YELLOWISH TINGE TO IT...NO MATTER WHAT I EAT MY TONGUE IN THE MIDDLE AND ON THE LEFT SIDE STAYS YELLOW FOR A LONG WHILE NO MATTER IF I BRUSH...WHAT CAN CAUSE THIS..? WORRIED
Tue, 26 Jun 2012
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
hi.yellowish white tongue is basically due to lack of proper cleaning of tongue, there is deposition of food debris and stains over the tooth.most of us brush our tooth regularly but avoid cleansing of the tongue.use antiplaque mouthwash and tongue cleanser device.wish u good health
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Dentist,  Dr. Gunjan Gupta's  Response
hi marina,
you did not tell about your habits like smoking,or any medicine you taking etc.i will suggest you please maintain proper oral hygiene and go to an oral surgeon and go for the complete examination done.and please follow all the given instructions properly and take a proper treatment.nothing to get worried.take care
Dr.Gunjan Gupta
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Dentist, Endodontics ,  Dr. Manisha Rao's  Response
Hi, the tongue may turn whitish yellow in case of viral or fungal infections of the mouth or systemic viral infections also.Please go for a complete oral and medical check up. You may also have a condition called Geographic Tongue. A specific diagnosis can only be given on complete examination and investigations. Take care!
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REASONS FOR YELLOWISH WHITISH TONGUE

hi.yellowish white tongue is basically due to lack of proper cleaning of tongue, there is deposition of food debris and stains over the tooth.most of us brush our tooth regularly but avoid cleansing of the tongue.use antiplaque mouthwash and tongue cleanser device.wish u good health