Hoping for black hairy tongue

[potterylady]

You guys know so much more than the doctors!!!!!!!!

I looked up brown tongue and found photos that look just like mine. So I think it's brown / black hairy tongue. I hope it is anyway! The doctor didn't even suggest this.

Apparently it can be caused by medications like prednisone and also from tooth whitening toothpaste, which I also use. So I will stop the peroxide toothpaste and start gargling with salt water / nasal mixture as you suggested.

God, you all are SO freaking helpful. Thank you so much.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

…and breathe … 🤣😂 hope it what you want —well you know what I mean 🤔

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Hope it is - but do educate her ...

[Grammy80]

 truly wish you the best and please keep us posted! So you are wishing for a brown hairy tongue?? I get it!💕

[Suzita76]

My tongue went black in May this year when I took a course of Metronidazole (antibiotic) after I’d had an emergency extraction of a broken molar tooth. Very alarming, but my tongue returned to normal a few days after finishing the treatment.

[Maxgate2]

Try bicarbonate of soda. Mix two teaspoonfuls with a few drops of water to make a smooth paste. Using a toothbrush clean your tongue and the inside of your mouth. I hope this helps!

[MamaBeagle]

i had it in August, I was terrified when I saw it! Turned out it was chlorhexidine in the mouthwash. I t went in a couple of weeks. I did brush it a few times but then just let it clear itself.

[Rugger in reply to MamaBeagle]

I had exactly the same with chlorhexidine. Fingers crossed for potterylady!

[MamaBeagle in reply to Rugger]

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