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Can doctors tell me what does my white tongue mean?

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Dr. Michael Farr answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Several possiblities: White tongue could be something as simple as hairy tongue; in which case a tongue scraper is all you need. But is could also be a fungal infection. Best get it checked out by a dentist for diagnosis.

Answered 7/2/2013

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