What Is Black Hairy Tongue?
7. What Are the Treatment Options?
Luckily, medical intervention is not usually needed for the treatment of black hairy tongue. The home treatment options involve the removal of practices that could have caused the problem, such as using tobacco or staying dehydrated. An increase in oral hygiene can also speed up the resolution.
Brushing the teeth and tongue regularly can help speed up healing, although the condition usually resolves on its own over time. If the doctor suspects a fungal infection, it could be treated with an antifungal to see if the condition resolves or remains.
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