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Abnormal issue in tongue
As per doctor advice am gargled by using clohexplus mouth wash.while I started using am nearly more than 3 weeks facing an abnormal issue in my tongue.A tasteless sense i can recognize in bevel tongue . While eating i wouldn't sense the taste of the food.Is that issue will happen because of age factors ?Is that due to the mouth wash gargling?Is that curable?pls,Let me know the remedy to be undertaken and the suggestions for the issue?
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Hi sir..
The tasteless sensation is due to chlorhexidine mouth wash because of prolonged use......
It should not be used more than 15 days....
Discontinue the use of chlorhexidine mouth wash...
you will recover with in 7_10 days..
Continuous use of chlorhexidine mouth wash also cause yellowish brown discolouration of teeth
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Regular Use of mouthwash is recommended mostly for the 2 weeks. Loss of taste sensation can be a manifestation of prolonged use of mouthwash. So its better you stop using it.
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wait for 7-10 days for sensation to recover. if still you go no relief consult an oral pathologist.
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Mouth washes are generally recommended for max duration of 45 days if they have chlorohexidiene. So i would advice u to stop using mouthwas and start doing warm saline rinses if u r not bp patient
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Hello,
Yes long term use of a mouthwash contaning chlorehexidine could alter the taste sensation. It would have been helpful if you had specified why your dentist had recommended for the usage of mouthwash. However since you have noticed this abnormality it would be wise to stop the usage of the mouthwash. Such a side effect with the mouthwash is not common however it could effect some people. Depending on the condition as to why the mouthwash was prescribed you can start with a warm saline gargle instead. After you stop the usage the taste sensation will eventually return to normal with time. Yes as u mentioned with age taste sensation does alter or reduce.
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stopage of mouthwash
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Dr. Priya Verma
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
If this issue started after the mouthwash, discontinue the mouthwash for a few weeks and see how you feel. Loss of taste sensation can occur due to common viral infections, fevers etc or due to any other medication you might have taken. Wait for a few weeks. If it persists consult your dentist or a physician
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