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White coating on the tongue and chronic dry mouth . any tips , causes etc ?
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Causes and tips: There are causes for dry mouth like medications, systemic diseases and radiation treatment to the head. Usually the white coating is plaque and can be removed by brushing or more effectively with a tongue scrapper. The dry mouth is sometimes treated with medication but usually treated with a saliva substitute... Many otc products.. I like spry because it contains xylotol which kills bacteria.
Answered 5/16/2018
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Dry mouth: There are many causes of dry mouth and white coating on the tongue like side effect of certain medications, certain diseases and infections (diabetes, anemia) to name a few. See your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment or referral to a specialist.
Answered 4/24/2016
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Dry mouth: Probable chronic mouth breathing at bedtime. Can brush tongue with baking soda and Electric toothbrush. See ENT about nasal airway, allergies
Answered 5/16/2018
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