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My tongue is coated with white and it smells. what can i do to get ride of it? thank you

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Scraper: Get a tongue scraper at the drugstore, or from your dentist, also, you may need to brush more frequently, including your tongue.

Answered 1/29/2012

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Thrush: This could be a form or oral candidiasis -"thrush". Those with diabetes or those who have recently been on antibiotics can get this. People who have thrush need to start Nystatin solution and also brush their tongue several times a day. It will be worthwhile to see your md.

Dr Weiss agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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