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What does a milky tongue mean for one's health?

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Tongue cleaning: A white coating on you tongue may be caused by diet so tongue brushing is very important. Brush or use a tongue scraper every day. Vitamin deficiency can be another cause. The are medical problems that can cause a coated tongue so see your doctor if it doesn't go away or if you tongue is burning.

Answered 4/22/2018

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