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Started using listerine a few times daily and developed a white coating on my tongue. stopped using and the white coating went away. why is this?

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Overuse: Overuse of mouthwash may have altered the levels and mixtures of the over 500 different types of bacteria living in your mouth. This permits fungal overgrowth, and probably a mild case of thrush. Please have your Dentist/Hygienist review your Oral Hygiene routine. Overuse of mouth wash is not a substitute for proper oral hygiene.

Answered 8/6/2016

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