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I have had a phlegm tongue as long as i can remember. no doctor/dentist has ever mentioned it to me as a concern but it bothers me. my dental hygiene is exceptional. i can get it off with a tongue scraper easily but what causes it? i dont smoke?
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Most likely just you. Might want to experiment with different things you eat. Change toothpaste. If you snore tell your Dr.
Answered 5/21/2021
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Your concern is best when you shared it with your dentist. It is best that you remove the "phlegm" while in the chair so your dentist can see what you are observing. If it is considered to be too thick to be normal, that is simply a symptom so your dentist will try to find the root cause. This may include testing your mouth's bacteria DNA, or taking a 3D xray scan, or referring to an ENT doctor.
Answered 5/20/2021
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