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Q: White Fungus on Tongue

asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 30th, 2006

i know a few people that get this. It's like a white fungus or something. I brush my teeth and tounge 2 times a day every day. I think it causes bad breath. Do you know what causes it? and more importantly how to get rid of it?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on July 18th, 2006

Dental Health Answer A1204

It is difficult to identify the cause of the white fungus you describe without seeing it (perhaps candida albicans?). You can visit a dentist in order to determine the diagnosis.

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