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I brush 2wice and also scrape my tongue. From past few months I feel the back of my tongue has some white deposit and also...i feel like bad breath from back of mouth...and the white deposit has some smell...so is the bad breath issue due to white deposit...and how to solve it...

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Get a scaling done . mouthwash like halita can help for time being but get a clinical analysis done ...  Read More

Having white coating on tongue. Bad breath. It seems to relieve a little after gurgling and drinking water but never goes out completely. I suffer from indigestion, burrping, and smelly flatulence. Pharyngitis too. How to remove this tongue white coating. Isnit candida? I dont have diabetes.

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I am a 40 year old man. I had developed white tongue about a month back. Since last week there is also a bad breath that comes and it seems to stay all the time. Are the two related? Also what is treatment for white tongue with bad breath? Are medications needed for this problem?

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Hello dear It’s fungal infection dear.. Please consult me on my private chat window for complete treatment and prescription details.. ...  Read More

Hi doctor,Any type of cleaning i do , even if i brush in morning and night bad breath comes back after some hours and tongue gets whitish coating? What to do?

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Bad breath may be due to multiple reasons, few of them may be due to having cold and cough, underlying medical conditions like diabeties, tooth decay, gums swelling and bleeding,dry mouth (xerostomia) ...  Read More

Hi,I am suffering from bad breath..always my tongue is white and there is white lesions on that..because of that always there is bad breath..that keep annoying me,. There is loss of taste means some metallic kind of taste,not sure actually this sulphuric kind or rusted egg type of taste persists. I went through sinus surgery because of this,my sin

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consult online with pic of tongue and proper history ...  Read More

Hello doctor. i have white coated tongue problem since from 3-4 years. and i used everything for it to remove this coating. like scrape with it steel scrapper , brushing the tongue, mouth wash, candiada lotion apply but nothing is effective.. if i scrape nd brush my tongue then this coating removed but it ll again come back in some time. please hel

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Hlo Sr , We can understand your condition .The maintenance you did till now is enough but in addition to this you need to check with your Dentist regarding the condition and to have appropriate medici ...  Read More

I have been having severe bad breath due to tongue from 4 years whener I eat my mouth smells very bad and even if I don't eat my mouth smells very bitter I even I brush my tongue and use mouth wash but no use please help me

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Scraping of tongue will help u.also,go for a full mouth scaling ...  Read More

I have been suffering from bad breath since a long time.I have done teeth cleaning but its of no use.I also have a white biofilm like coating on my tongue from a long time back.It cannot be removed with the tongue cleaner or brush.Please suggest some thing

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Teeth cleaning is done by the procedure called as scaling and it only remove the deposits that have been accumulated till that date and the deposits which cannot be removed by toothbrushing. It does n ...  Read More

I'm having bad breath all the time . I randomly came across a youtube video regarding Candida and I have the symptoms like bad breath ,sinus, white tongue, the more I eat carbs more is the bad breath . Can someone suggest which doctor to show ? And few suggestions how to overcome it as well

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Connect pls ...  Read More

White tongue for a while. Dry mouth. Feels like I have bad breath all the time.

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Plz get ur cbc nd fasting nd ppbs done .. take care of oral hygiene ..use a mouth wash nd brush ur teeth twice ...  Read More

I have been struggling with severe bad breath for more than 1 year , I have globus sensation feeling some liquid in my throat with an acidic smell , i have done endoscopy & find out "MILD GRADE A ESOPHAGITIS" , haital hernia of 2 cmm , acid reflux & Gerd symptoms are there , apart from this some time after eating I get burning & tinglin

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Its due to uncontrolled gerd.take medicine on time along with lifestyle modifications and dietary habits changes. ...  Read More

Even after brushing 2 times a day. Whenever I speak I feel bad breath , is anything I need to try to avoid bad breath ??? Kindly suggest

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I had the white tongue for more than 2 years. The antifungal medications and medicine gargling has been tried and failed. I even tested STD tests all went negative. Iam not sure how to deal with it . Any dental doctors who can help on this please comment their number . Iam ready to get consulted

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Hello Looking at the image tongue looks normal ...  Read More

My 2year old toddler is facing red and white tongue , seems a light coating over the tongue. Is facing problem in swallowing food. Low appetite. Suggest a solution.

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I have white tongue for more than 2 years.It occurred due to oral sex with GF.Daily iam scrapping but still white shade will be there through ou day and morning it becomes more. I had checked most STD tests all are negative and I do believe the oral sex affected my nature oral flora . Any doctors who are able to help me please ping the number

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White tongue could be of many reasons you should consult a ENT specialist. It could be durto oral candidiasis/tongue lichen planus and many more . So to rule out the cause u should book a appointment ...  Read More

Even after brushing twice a day it's worsening what to do And after without taking anything also it's bad

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Hello Bad breath can be due to gums problems, cavities in teeth where food gets stuck, stomach related problems like acidity,indigestion Kindly check for the underlying cause and treatment that auto ...  Read More

I had oral sex with my girlfriend after that my tongue became white even after one year it is still white and feeling dry and less saliva mouth. I thought i got std and tested all possible tests everything is negative. when I researched a little the oral sex effected mouth microbes. If that is the case please suggest me what to do

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First of all don't panic Can you tell me whether you have any kind of oral habits like betel nut chewing or chewing gum Also tell me whether you have difficulty in opening the mouth? Please respond m ...  Read More

I am having gastritis inflammation & possibly h pylori infection, struggling since 1 year used medicine but the bad breath & burning symptoms is not improving , unable to manage , plz help with this 😞😞😞😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏, I am attaching endoscopy results please have a look . Than

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I have a very dry mouth, I always have the need to keep sipping something. I wake up with a white tongue and bad breath. I want to get rid of this dryness and bad breath scenario.

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Saliva is necessary for both maintaining oral hygiene and balancing the microbial biome in your mouth less saliva or thick saliva will contribute to all of the above symptoms you have currently white ...  Read More

When I talk with my mouth, a bad smell comes out, it is worse when I am on an empty stomach, I can't talk in front of anyone, it feels strange, I saw a doctor and had it scaled, but he said it could be from the liver, so it hasn't been possible to see a gastrologist yet, I brush my teeth twice a day, what kind of treatment will make it go away comp

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Hello Bad breath can be due to stomach related problems as acid from stomach try to release from mouth and that's why you experience bad breath Consult with your nearest gastroenterologist Clean you ...  Read More

I’ve had chronic bad breath for over 10 years. I notice a persistent white coating mainly on the back of my tongue, which returns quickly even after cleaning. The smell is strong, sometimes fecal or metallic, and does not improve with brushing, mouthwash, or mints. I’ve already been tested for Helicobacter pylori and other gut issues, and results w

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Does the lesion bleed if tried to physically scrape it off ?? Or there's a velvety feeling ?? As per your symptoms, it could be oral thrush as you have already checked & tested negative for H. pyl ...  Read More

After oral sex tongue is white cotted burning sensation HIV and all STI is comes negative What's can this it's my first time and I got this I am very frustrated and depressed My history 2 months ago my TB treatment is completed And this problem facing from 10 days My doctor said oral sex very less possibilities nearly zero don't worry but I

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First of all—please take a deep breath. I understand your fear, frustration, and anxiety. Let me reassure you clearly and honestly. 🔍 What you are experiencing White-coated tongue + burn ...  Read More

I am 53 years old. I am suffering from bleeding from gums while brushing teeth. I also experience bad breath. Can you suggest proper treatment plan for this.

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Most likely the underlying cause is Periodontal disease.Are you suffering from Diabetes or taking any medication ? Adv - 1) Proper twice daily brushing 2)Interdependent cleaning (floss, in ...  Read More

I had engaged in cunnilingness with my girlfriend after that I felt a rough feeling in my tongue along with white colour, I had test all std after that all got negative. What should I have to do to make my tongue normal again

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Get done an Iron profile test .you have no infection then it may be iron deficiency anemia, or mild irritation of tongue. Don't worry , its completely reversed with proper management. Please feel free ...  Read More

Age 33 having this white tongue. Only morning it easily scarf off with tongue cleaner. Or its oral thrush or any fungal infection. I will be very thankful for ur support

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Hello Please consult the dentist for physical examination and proper diagnosis ...  Read More

Today i suddenly noticed white patches on tongue surface which is not removable even after using a tongue cleaner.I am worried.I smoke on average 5 cigerettes since 10 years.I am attaching the pictures.

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Warm watwr gargles ...  Read More

Hello doctors, My daughter is 11 years old. I am attaching a picture which I have taken from Google (since I could not click a pic at the back of tongue). My daughter is constantly coughing. I found similar thing at the back of her tongue. I am very scared. What is it? Please guide me.

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This is normal. It is called the epiglottis. It helps in covering the airway when you swallow you food. It is a normal anatomical structure ...  Read More

3 years before I visited Dr and he said that I have GERD. I have got white coating on my tongue. What does it represent.

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It can be because of many things. ...  Read More

Got my scaling and polishing still my mouth smells bad from gums do I need to for gum laser and how does it cost

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Bad breath also known as Halitosis is usually caused by 2 factors, intrinsic & extrinsic. Intrinsic are systemic diseases like Diabetes , Sinusitis, Gastrointestinal issues & few others. Intrinsic are ...  Read More

Iam suffering from Bad breath since 12 years please help me I dont have any health problems but my mouth smell alot

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Start doing saline mouth wash regularly ...  Read More

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