
Orange Coating Appeared On Tongue. Fillings And Crown Replacement Done. How To Remove This?

Thanks for writing in.
The orange coating appeared on the tongue may be due to many reasons-
1. Content in the fillings placed such as mercury in silver-amalgam restoration, eugenol in zinc-oxide eugenol restoration, etc.
2. Faulty instrumentation undergone while crown-cutting /cavity preparation.
3. Food allergy caused from coloured food ingested.
4. Medication .
Since the tongue is not painful there is no need to be panic. The discolouration will disappear gradually since it is not congenital.
Meanwhile-
1. Avoid intake of coloured/spicy foods.
2. Visit your dentist regarding final diagnosis of the problem and discuss about the possibility of any medications (antibiotics) or the filling material causing the discoloration.
3. Please avoid harsh tongue flossing habits since it can damage your tongue papillae and thereby the taste buds.
4. Drink plenty of fluids and keep yourself well hydrated.
The discoloration will gradually wane away. So do not be concerned.
Hope this suffices. It would be pleasure to answer further query if any.
Regards
DR. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX


Thanks for writing again.
If the discoloration is recurring, then I would suggest you to get biopsy of the sample done under the guidance of an oral pathologist. Microscopic studies done on the biopsy sample will reveal the true nature and diagnosis of the lesion.
It is remotely possible to be related to fungal infection called candidiasis. I urge you to visit an oral pathologist for further assistance.
Meanwhile if you have any oral habits like tobacco/pan chewing/smoking, stop them.
Hope this helps. I will be glad to clarify and assist you further if needed.
Regards
DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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