Black Tongue
Definition
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
Home Care
warning signs
Underlying Cause
Black Tongue Home Care
Home care for black tongue includes:
Avoid mouthwash that contains alcohol.
Avoid food coloring.
Stop smoking
.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Practice good oral hygiene.
Avoid coffee.
Take a B vitamin supplement.
Use a tongue scraper
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Black Tongue Home Care: Warning Signs
Related Topics:
Glossitis
Mouth ulcers
Oral cancer
Thrush
Tongue lesion
Tongue pain
Tongue sore
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Last Updated: Oct 29, 2007
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Black Tongue References:
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