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Could chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% cause black staining on tongue?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes and: Yes and it is common to stain teeth as well.

Dr Rubenstein and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/30/2020

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