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Suggest Treatment For Black Tongue Caused After Heavy Smoking

I am a heavy smoker and drink coffee all day. I have difficulty with black tongue which remains even after good oral hygiene and tongue scraper. Is there a home remedy, i.e. hydrogen peroxide and baking soda, or even mild detergent. I would like to know if this would be safe and what you would suggest.
Tue, 30 Dec 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The black discoloration over the tongue can be because of the staining secondary to smoke and coffee. The other possible cause can be because of the hepertrophy of the papillae over the tongue secondary to irritation by the sharp teeth. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Do not use hydrogen peroxide, it burns the mucosa. Do thorough tongue cleaning and take opinion form the oral physician.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Black Tongue Caused After Heavy Smoking

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The black discoloration over the tongue can be because of the staining secondary to smoke and coffee. The other possible cause can be because of the hepertrophy of the papillae over the tongue secondary to irritation by the sharp teeth. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Do not use hydrogen peroxide, it burns the mucosa. Do thorough tongue cleaning and take opinion form the oral physician. I hope my answer will help you, take care.