A 49-year-old member asked:
Woke up with orange markings on my tongue, what could this be?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. John DeWolfanswered
42 years experience
Stain: The most likely explanation is recently ingested food with orange coloration added to it. Candy, in particular, can leave strong short term intra-oral staining.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Dentistry 38 years experience
Candy or foods: Usually the orange color is from candy or foods. Some antibiotics can cause an orange tongue. If it does not clear up, in a few days then you should see a doctor or oral surgeon.
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Last updated Aug 14, 2013
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