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I've noticed my tongue is almost always white. i brush it daily. it's not painful or bothersome. is that normal?

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White tongue. : While the presence of a white tongue, or more specifically a whitish coating a top the tongue, it's not necessarily a sign of something dangerous, it wouldn't be considered a normal finding either. You may want to bring this to the attention of your dentist. It may require treatment.

Answered 9/12/2017

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