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Wake up with a coated tongue, gets worse after coffee. i brush and most of it comes off. then after i eat a lolly goes clear only to come back later?
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Tongue coating: Tongue coating is generally harmless and can be caused by dryness, harmless mouth bacteria, certain debris in the mouth or digestive factors. Keep hydrated, avoid mouth breathing, brush tongue,try mouth wash.
Answered 11/28/2017
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