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What Does White Coating On Tongue Indicate?
Hi I ve had a reaccuring cold and it s left me with a tickly cough n sore throat my doctor said its a viral infection but I m still not sleeping n the cough n sore throat are getting worse they are now saying its stress but today I ve had a white film appear on my tounge any ideas what this could all be please?
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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The white coating over the tongue can be materia alba or coated tongue secondary to improper tongue brushing or it can be because hypertrohy of the papillae. Nothing to be panic consult a oral physician and get it evaluated.
Maintain tongue hygiene by thorough brushing.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The white coating over the tongue can be materia alba or coated tongue secondary to improper tongue brushing or it can be because hypertrohy of the papillae. Nothing to be panic consult a oral physician and get it evaluated.
Maintain tongue hygiene by thorough brushing.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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