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My tongue became white suddenly after taking dental treatment few days back.whiteness is not going after brushing.i consulted e.n.t specialist on the advice of dentist.he prescribed zincovit,lukatas FX,gum paint & mucaine antacid.After taking medicine for four days whiteness of tongue reduced upto 50% in the day but at night it again became white.why it became white at night.Shall I continue with medicine or consult any dermatologist for further treatment.Please advise.
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Dental treatment will never cause tongue whiteness.....it must be a coincidence with other systemic problem... Generally white tongue is most commonly Candida infection... Please consult Dermatologist.
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