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Got wisdom teeth removed. took penicillin&medical mouthwash in full (done). now yellow on back of tongue when wake up in am. what should i do?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

See Oral Surgeon: See the Oral Surgeon for follow-up evaluation to assess this presentation. May simply need cleaning off or could be fungal. Good Luck.

Dr Yash agreed

Answered 9/29/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Normal: Yellow coated tongue tends to be very common in morning when you wake up. If concerned, see your PCP for eval.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/5/2018

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A member asked:

Got wisdom teeth removed. took penicillin&medical mouthwash in full (done). now yellow on back of tongue when wake up in am. what should i do?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Thaler answered

Dr Yash agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

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