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Why does my tongue have a white coating?

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A white coating on your tongue, especially on the back, could be caused by post-nasal drip. The tongue can get coated with bacteria-rich mucus, giving it a white appearance. You can gently brush your tongue with your toothbrush or use a tongue scraper to reduce the coating and any odor associated with it. If the problem won't go away, see your dentist. You could have a condition such as oral thrush, caused by an overgrowth of fungus.

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