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Tongue has white stuff on it when i brushmy tongue it comes off but after a bleeds just a lii?
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Possible yeast : You may have a yeast infection, if it is like the photo. See your dentist to have them determine your exact problem and work out the appropriate treatment.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Candidiasis?: You may have a common problem called candidiasis. It is also known as 'thrush'. The white plaques may be colonies of the organism candida albicans. This can follow a course of oral antibiotics. Consult your physician or dentist about this. It is usually completely curable.
Answered 2/17/2013
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