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What Causes Blackening Of Tongue While On Chlorhexidine?

This is an oral health question. My patient has been on Chlorhexidine 2x day for two weeks. Expected some staining of the teeth which there was, but minimal. The problem is the posterior dorsal side of the tongue is black as if he had been using peroxide. Other than "discontinue use" and let it wear off; How do you get rid of the black stain?
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that he has got a hairy tongue leading to blackish discoloration of tongue..
It can be due to mouthwash while it can also be due to some other Medication if he is taking like Pepto Bismol..
He should avoid using the mouthwash and keep the tongue clean..
Clean the tongue with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water..
He can also dip a soft toothbrush in this solution and brush the tongue..
He can clean the tongue with tongue scraper..
Limit intake of tea and coffee..
Take more of raw foods and fruits as it clean the tongue with Frictional action..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Blackening Of Tongue While On Chlorhexidine?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that he has got a hairy tongue leading to blackish discoloration of tongue.. It can be due to mouthwash while it can also be due to some other Medication if he is taking like Pepto Bismol.. He should avoid using the mouthwash and keep the tongue clean.. Clean the tongue with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water.. He can also dip a soft toothbrush in this solution and brush the tongue.. He can clean the tongue with tongue scraper.. Limit intake of tea and coffee.. Take more of raw foods and fruits as it clean the tongue with Frictional action.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.