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Suggest Remedies For Chronic White Stuff Accumulation On My Tongue

I have had a fully white coated tongue for years. (7-8) No amount of brushing, tongue scraping or mouthwash helps. When I used to have a dentist he never mentioned it. When I scrape it off it just seems like I'm mowing the lawn, there's always more underneath. It feels and looks permanently attached to my tongue. It feels like its growing more the second I scrape some off. I brush and tongue scrape morning and before bed. It gives me bad breath.

I have only drank water in the past months if effort to help rid me of this. The rest of my diet isn't that out of the ordinary.

What's wrong with my tongue? I am self employed (barely) so seeing a Doctor is out of my budget. Any home remedies? Please and thank you.
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
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Dentist 's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from oral yeast infection known as Oral Thrush and it causes characteristic symptoms of having a cheesy white coating over the tongue..
It can occur due to a number of causes like Dry mouth, intake of steroids, antibiotics or birth control pills, hormonal changes, uncontrolled diabetes, poor immunity etc..
You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and if required microscopic examination of the lesion can help in diagnosis..
If thrush is diagnosed antifungal medications like oral intake of Fluconazole or Itraconazole, nystatin mouthwash gargles and clotrimazole lozenges can help..
Take ample of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic..
Avoid intake of antimicrobial mouthwash..
Drink plenty of water..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Remedies For Chronic White Stuff Accumulation On My Tongue

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from oral yeast infection known as Oral Thrush and it causes characteristic symptoms of having a cheesy white coating over the tongue.. It can occur due to a number of causes like Dry mouth, intake of steroids, antibiotics or birth control pills, hormonal changes, uncontrolled diabetes, poor immunity etc.. You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and if required microscopic examination of the lesion can help in diagnosis.. If thrush is diagnosed antifungal medications like oral intake of Fluconazole or Itraconazole, nystatin mouthwash gargles and clotrimazole lozenges can help.. Take ample of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic.. Avoid intake of antimicrobial mouthwash.. Drink plenty of water.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora.