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My tongue is white at the back, with a slight yellow tint in the middle. so i try to clean it with my tooth brush, taking the color away from the places i can reach. but at the end of the next day it's the same color again.my gums bleed when brushing?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Infection: Tongue coating and bleeding gums may be from infection(s). Please see your Dentist to have your problems diagnosed and properly treated.

Answered 12/22/2017

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A member asked:

My tongue is white at the back, with a slight yellow tint in the middle. so i try to clean it with my tooth brush, taking the color away from the places i can reach. but at the end of the next day it's the same color again.my gums bleed when brushing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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