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White covered tongue all my life or since i can remember anyway im now 30 it's not thick or yellow but the whole tongue covered should i worry ?

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Enlongated papilla: Use a tongue rake and brush your tongue when you brush your teeth. Eat a balanced diet. This is not anything to worry about. Good luck and do not sweat it.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 4/18/2015

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