If you have tongue discoloration, you might need antibiotics or other medication, but first try saltwater rinses, brushing, and flossing a lot. Stop using mouthwash or toothpaste with peroxide or astringents, such as menthol. And don't smoke! If symptoms -- especially a hard and white lesion -- last 10 days, see your dentist or otolaryngologist. It may save your life.
If you have tongue discoloration, you might need antibiotics or
other medication, but first try saltwater rinses, brushing, and
flossing a lot. Stop using mouthwash or toothpaste with peroxide or
astringents, such as menthol. And don't...
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:If you have tongue discoloration, you might need antibiotics or other medication, but first try saltwater rinses, brushing, and flossing a lot. Stop using mouthwash or toothpaste with peroxide or astringents, such as menthol. And don't smoke! If symptoms -- especially a hard and white lesion -- last 10 days, see your dentist or otolaryngologist. It may save your life.If you have tongue discoloration, you might need antibiotics or other medication, but first try saltwater rinses, brushing, and flossing a lot. Stop using mouthwash or toothpaste with peroxide or astringents, such as menthol. And don't... More
