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What Causes Dry Mouth With White Stuff Accumulation On Tongue And Gums?

hi I have really dry mouth with white on my toung and white around the gums by my teeth I have had this now for 3 weeks I been on 2 different meds but I still have this it is somewhat better but its still there any ideas what I can do or any ideas what it could be
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hiii....dry mouth can b either due to some medication...wich u take...or it can b congenital...n white patches on tongue can b fungal...candidiasis mostly....so u can drink lots of water n use chewing gums so that ur mouth is wet...and take topical antifungal. .for few weeks...it will b cured...go to ur near dentist...hope u gt the ans...thank u..n hav a nice day..!!
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What Causes Dry Mouth With White Stuff Accumulation On Tongue And Gums?

hiii....dry mouth can b either due to some medication...wich u take...or it can b congenital...n white patches on tongue can b fungal...candidiasis mostly....so u can drink lots of water n use chewing gums so that ur mouth is wet...and take topical antifungal. .for few weeks...it will b cured...go to ur near dentist...hope u gt the ans...thank u..n hav a nice day..!!