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Suffering From White Tongue. Tested Negative For Infection. What Can I Do To Get Rid Of This?
Hi I have been suffering with a white tongue for a couple of years now, And with me getting my tongue pierced soon (2 days) I am desperate to get rid of it. I do brush my tongue every day with a tongue scraper as well. I have heard salt solution with water is very good But I am not sure. I have been to the doctors and she tested me for any infections which came up negative. What can I do to get rid of this fast? Thank you.
the white tongue may be caused by various disorders most importantly being
Candida fungal infection, Leukoplakic patch, and hypertrphied papillae of unclean tongue.
First make a note that whtr, is there, any thing that can be scrapped off from the tongue or not and whtr you are smoker or not?
if you are a smoker, then see a dental surgeoun for possible diagnosis of WHITE PATCH (leukoplakia) or Candidiasis infection for which you might require antifungal drugs.
Otherwise, use a tooth brush to scrap off the tongue followed by either warm saline solution gargles or of Chlorhexidine mouthwash or Mild Hydrozen Peroxide solution at least twice a day.
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Suffering From White Tongue. Tested Negative For Infection. What Can I Do To Get Rid Of This?
the white tongue may be caused by various disorders most importantly being Candida fungal infection, Leukoplakic patch, and hypertrphied papillae of unclean tongue. First make a note that whtr, is there, any thing that can be scrapped off from the tongue or not and whtr you are smoker or not? if you are a smoker, then see a dental surgeoun for possible diagnosis of WHITE PATCH (leukoplakia) or Candidiasis infection for which you might require antifungal drugs. Otherwise, use a tooth brush to scrap off the tongue followed by either warm saline solution gargles or of Chlorhexidine mouthwash or Mild Hydrozen Peroxide solution at least twice a day.