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I had my tonsils removed march 4 of 2014. how do i get rid of my white tongue and why do i have it?

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Geographic?: If u have tried brushing the white area with a tooth brush and it persists, it may be due to a nutritional deficiency. In eastern medicine the tongue is thought to reflect most nutritional and medical disorders. If you have been on antibiotics for a while, you could have trush from suppression of the normal bacteria that live in your mouth. Ask ur ent.

Answered 3/10/2014

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Dr. Manami Yamaguchi answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dental Medical check: White tongue may be caused by many things: smoking, dehydration, alcohol, medications, autoimmune disease, infection, etc. First, drink water to stay well hydrated. Using a tongue blade or tongue brush can help your tongue to stay clean also. Consult your dentist to see if the white pattern is a normal variation or requires further evaluation. Hope this helps!

Answered 3/31/2014

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