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Whote coating.
I noticed that I have developed some white coating on my tongue and it has been here since the 2nd of February. It's the 6th of February today and it's still there. Which type of doctor should I go to get a diagnosis.
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you need to consult an oral surgeon for your problem.
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White coating on the tongue could be due to many reasons, ranging from simple food coating like milk, to fungal infections like candidiasis. It can be better diagnosed clinically.
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The appropriate specialist to obtain best possible answer is an oral pathologist or oral physician (Oral medicine). However, experienced general practitioners could also help you with this problem.
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Check if the coating can be scraped out with a plastic spoon gently.
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