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Is a white tongue healthy and if not how can i bring it back to a normal pink color?
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Depends: If it is on the top part of the tongue and it is coated then try brushing. If it is on the side of the tongue do not bite it. See your dentist for more details.
Answered 4/1/2013
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Not healthy : Does your tongue hurt? If not, it may be a heavy build up of plaque( bacteria) on the tongue. A tongue scraper is very effective to remove it. It will bring the pink color back and make your breath better. A toothbrush will remove some of it, but a scraper works best and has less gagging with it.
Answered 7/13/2016
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