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I have white marks on tounge in the mid area...which I tried to remove by mouth was and tongue cleaner..not going away..
What to do ?
Taking medicine for acid reflux ..has taken antibiotic for a month before
Has stomach treatment earlier
Is it anything serious?
I had cavities in mouth earlier...RCT done for 2-3 teeths
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Maybe fungal infection ???
Send photo of your tongue .
Do gargles with betadine
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You might be having fungal infection of the tongue& requires clinical photograph of the tongue for exact diagnosis & treatment planning accordingly.
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don't self medicate!
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Excessive hard scrubbing of tongue may cause such white marks on tongue.
Medicines for stomach and rct won't interfere these lesions
If you are using tongue cleaner daily and have no bad breath or bleeding then you have nothing to worry about
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discontinue mouthwash for 15days totally
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Dr. Gaurav Goel
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25 yrs exp
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Could be a fungal infection called candidiasis
A photo would help
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send a photo of the problem
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