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A member asked:
Hi. i am aware that i suck my tongue and/or thrust it against my teeth. i have noticed white patches, one which looks like ohl, but i can pick it off.
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Tongue: White patches on the tongue may be due to thrush. Make an appointment for proper treatment
Answered 3/16/2018
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Any: Any and all white lesions in the mouth of more than 10 days duration mandate evaluation. Please see your Dentist for an evaluation. Also your tongue sucking a thrusting habits may indicate malocclusion, and an Orthodontic evaluation is probably in order.
Answered 3/16/2018
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