What Is Black Hairy Tongue?
2. What Are the Symptoms?
Although the most recognizable symptom is the appearance of a darkened tongue with a hair-like covering, this condition also presents with other symptoms that can sometimes be mistaken for other oral health concerns. In most cases, the only symptom is the changing tongue appearance and is not painful or uncomfortable.
Sometimes there is a burning feeling on the tongue, a tickling feeling inside the roof of the mouth or the patient complains of a metallic taste and bad breath. Although not as common, a severe case of black hairy tongue can make the patient feel nauseous or feel the need to gag.
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