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What Rinsing Mouth With Chlorhesidine Gluconate Cause Black Tongue?

The top surface of my 64 year old husband's tongue has turned black. He has brushed it, to no avail. He has not taken Pepto; nor does he smoke. He drinks no more than 2 cups of coffee per day. He had periodontal surgery two weeks ago and has been rinsing twice daily with Chlorhesidine Gluconate. Could this be the cause of his tongue discoloration?
Sat, 31 May 2014
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the black tongue could be because of the mouth wash. it can stain the teeth and tongue. stop using the mouth wash. you can use saline to rinse your mouth. i hope my answer will help you, take care. maintain oral hygiene, proper tongue cleaning.
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What Rinsing Mouth With Chlorhesidine Gluconate Cause Black Tongue?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the black tongue could be because of the mouth wash. it can stain the teeth and tongue. stop using the mouth wash. you can use saline to rinse your mouth. i hope my answer will help you, take care. maintain oral hygiene, proper tongue cleaning.