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Tongue Has A White Coating, Rough And Sore. Inside Cheek Also Sore. Is There A Need To See An ENT Specialist?

My tongue has a white coating that improves with brushing, but is more noticeable as the day goes on. In addition, it feels rough and the tip is sore. The inside of my cheeks also feel rough. My primary care physician states that it does not look like thrush. My dentist states that it looks normal, but that my mouth appears dry. Should I seek additional assessment from maybe an ENT specialist?
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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hello,
A coated tongue is not a disease and is not usually a sign of anything serious. It's usually only temporary.
You can try gently brushing it with a tongue scraper and drinking plenty of water to help it improve.
However, sometimes a coated tongue can indicate an infection or more serious condition. You should see your GP for advice if:
you're concerned about changes to the appearance of your tongue
your tongue hurts .your coated tongue persists for longer than two weeks
You can read on to learn more about the possible causes of a coated tongue, but do not use this to diagnose yourself with a condition – always leave that to your GP.Note that in a minority of people, a coated tongue may never return to its normal colour or texture, even after treatment. thank you.
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Tongue Has A White Coating, Rough And Sore. Inside Cheek Also Sore. Is There A Need To See An ENT Specialist?

hello, A coated tongue is not a disease and is not usually a sign of anything serious. It s usually only temporary. You can try gently brushing it with a tongue scraper and drinking plenty of water to help it improve. However, sometimes a coated tongue can indicate an infection or more serious condition. You should see your GP for advice if: you re concerned about changes to the appearance of your tongue your tongue hurts .your coated tongue persists for longer than two weeks You can read on to learn more about the possible causes of a coated tongue, but do not use this to diagnose yourself with a condition – always leave that to your GP.Note that in a minority of people, a coated tongue may never return to its normal colour or texture, even after treatment. thank you.