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Diagnosed with hairy tongue that wont go away after antibiotics. sugar makes coating worse. drs/dentists ive been to says its normal and they dont know what to suggest beside scraping. any solutions?
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Don't think that this condition is normal. It might be @ overuse of antibiotics, smoking, diabetes or poor oral hygiene. Suggest that you see dermatologist or another oral surgeon/dentist for proper treatment and possible workup for an associated condition.
Answered 1/24/2023
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You may have candidiasis, a condition of fungal overgrowth usually happen when you take antibiotic and disturb the bacteria/fungal balance. It will be back to normal after this balance reestablished.
Answered 1/26/2023
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