Topic: Black Tongue
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What Causes a Black Tongue?
Well, there seems to be a few different things that can cause black or hairy tongue. It is pretty common in smokers, and is sometimes seen after using antibiotics. Bad oral hygene can cause it but no one REALLy knows. Read More »
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What is Black Tongue?
Black tongue is an overgrowth of fungus or bacteria on the tongue. This can be present because a person has taken some medication that has a high level of antacid in it. This will go away in about 3-5 days and should cause no further harm t... Read More »
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Why is my Tongue Black?
As far as I know, that is not normal! While I am being silly, there is a such thing called a black hairy tongue. It is common among smokers. People with this condition usually have bad breath. Read More »
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The Chow and the Shar-pei both have totally black/blue tongues. But any breed can have a black spots. I have a schipperkee with a little black circle on the tip of his. Didn't know your dog could have freckles on his tongue did you. Read More »
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Black tongue can be caused by a number of things, including smoking, excessive use of antibiotics, poor oral hygiene, dyes in foods, or even strong mouth wash or antacids. For more information look here: http://www.atlantadentist.com/black_... Read More »
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The most common cause of a black tongue is from antacids such as Pepto Bismo. Some other causes are smoking, radiation therapy, and taking antibiotics. Read More »
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There are only breeds or kinds of dog that has a black tongue and they are the chow chow and the Chinese Shar Pei. It is not known why they have a black tongue since they both are ancient breeds. To find more information click here: http://... Read More »
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There are a few different things that can cause a black tongue. Poor dental hygeine and smokers will often get it. Also, for some reason Pepto Bismal has been known to have that effect on some folks. Read More »
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Unless you have been eating lots of black jelly beans or drinking black cherry kool-aid, then something could be wrong. You need to go see a doctor and figure that problem out. Read More »
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