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What causes a white crust on the tongue in the morning ?
Why do I wake up every mornin with a crusty substance on my mouth? Why do I wake up every morning with a crusty substance on my mouth?
Asked On : Tue, 8 Mar 2011
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HI Rachel,
Crusty substance are the dried up saliva, and the residual food material struck over the rough surface of the tongue which gets smeared over the lips when you smack, with out your knowledge in the sleep. Drink plenty of water it will reduce drying of the mucosa and the secretions.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Crusty substance are the dried up saliva, and the residual food material struck over the rough surface of the tongue which gets smeared over the lips when you smack, with out your knowledge in the sleep. Drink plenty of water it will reduce drying of the mucosa and the secretions.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Answered: Tue, 8 Mar 2011
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