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Black spots on tongue
I am noticing black spots on my tongue and sides of the tongue and also below the tongue since 1 month actually i dont know when it appeared but i just noticed it 1 month before so what will be the reason and how to cure it?? bcz my tongue was never have this before and if prblm didn't solve then which doctor to show ent or dentist??
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There are many reasons may be pigmentation or bad oral hygiene
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There could be multiple reasons for the black spots some of it are improper oral hygiene, melanine pigmentation, excessive smoking/nicotine habits, vitamin deficiency.
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Visit your local dentist for better evaluation.
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Keep a good oral hygiene - brushing twice, to gue cleaning, use of mouthwash
Reduce nicotine
Get a medical check up done for multi vitamin deficiency.
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Visit ur nearest dentist ( speciality in oral medicine) .
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Well an image is quite helpful in such scenario. First you should consult a dentist preferably oral pathologist ( dentist specializes in oral lesions) .
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So yes it can be a normal physiological variant, nothing to worry but will suggest to consult a dentist (specialization - Oral medicine).
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Dr. Isha Bhardwaj
Dentist
11 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Proper clinical examination is required to find out the cause. Kindly visit your nearest dentist.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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Black spots can be of melanin pigmentation which are harmless. If no symptoms seen then no need to worry.
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