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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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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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I have bad breath issue since 10+ years. I have visited Dentist and he told me that I have good oral hygiene. White coating gets formed on my tongue very frequently. Can this cause bad breath?

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Hello. You have mentioned in the query, about white coating on the tongue. It is a cause for bad breath. White coating could be because of poor oral hygiene or some fungal infections. You will have ...  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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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

I brush my teeth 2 times a day, still I'm having bad breath. I scrape my tongue, have clean teeth, drink enough water. I feel dry throat when I try to clean my throat while brushing. I don't understand how to resolve this bad breath.

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You’re doing a great job with brushing, tongue cleaning, and staying hydrated. But bad breath can still happen due to a few hidden reasons: Dry mouth – Even if you drink water, your mouth may still b ...  Read More

Respected Doctor, I’ve been experiencing a persistent bad breath issue for the past 10 years. I had consulted a dentist earlier, but unfortunately, the problem still remains unresolved. Recently, I came to know that I have tonsil stones, so now I’m consulting an ENT specialist. However, I’m a bit worried — what if this also

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Hello Halitosis which is bad breath is caused due to various reasons Please get the tonsillectomy done to reduce the halitosis There is no specific test to diagnose the main reason for bad breath ...  Read More

Hello sir I noticed that white tounge on mid and back and have a deep cut in mid tounge and burning feel on the tip of tounge and have some hair like lesion on tounge what is that sir

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

Is any doctor in Pune pcmc area will help to find out the root cause of bad breath? May be due to GERD or any tonsil stone's.

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Hii As you said it can be due to GERD, tonsil stone and it can also be due to phlegm coming from behind your nose to throat as a part of sinusitis, breathing through your mouth while sleeping, even s ...  Read More

I am having white tongue and throught pain i couldnt eat food properly even when i am hungry . I tried to scrape the white layer it bleeds and my gums bleed . The white layer is all over my tongue it smells bad . I feel fatigue and couldnt do anything all my body hurts and i feel black my vision suddenly blurrs and goes black like i am about to fai

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Proper local examination by means of palpation to be done. Only images not suffice this problem. ...  Read More

Helo doctor i have been facing white tongue issue since october 2024 its been soo long its not going i have had unprotected sex in september 2024 from october ending i am having white tongue which is creamy and have bad breathe with bleeding gums and irritation in mouth i couldnt eat properly i feel week i feel fatigue my sleep has increased its li

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I feel I have chronic bad breath issues but my parents say it is in my head and my mouth does not smell. I have consulted 2-3 dentists who told me there's nothing wrong with oral health. I am not sure if this is a psychological problem or the root cause is different. Maybe the problem is gastric or something else. I think the breath also travels ve

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I’ve been experiencing a chronic white coating on my tongue every morning, along with a change in taste. I regularly clean my tongue with a tongue scraper and use Betadine mouthwash, but I’m still not satisfied with the results. How can I get rid of this problem permanently?

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I am having bad breath, I met dentist he told nothing mouth, plz check with general physician for gerd or acid reflux . Plz help me with this , it is concerning a lot me

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Hello I suggest you visit a Periodontist or gum specialist to rule out the causes for your bad breath. There are many causes for bad breath like gum disease, tooth decay, food lodgement, poor oral hy ...  Read More

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