I have recovered from covid 10/12 day ago. From last 2/3 days my tongue become slightly black. Some infections are there in tongue which leads to mild pain. But there is no pain in black area. Upper part of tongue is black and infections are there in the both sides of tongue. Am afraid of black fungus.

Dr. Yasmin Asma ZoharaDentist27yrs exp

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The keratin formed on the top of our tongues is knocked off and swallowed when we eat our meals. Normally the amount of keratin produced is equal to the amount knocked off, and our tongues appear normal. Sometimes this balance is upset, however, and the condition called ?coated tongue? results. This increased production of keratin is usually due to irritation of the top of the tongue due to drinking hot beverages or smoking tobacco. A throat swab with koh staining and throat culture shows positive for candida albicans. It is basically that of the degree of keratin accumulation in the tongue with hairy tongue, the amount of keratin is such that hair-like projections of the keratin material form on the top of the tongue. Generally, the most effective treatment for this condition is the daily use of a tongue scraper, which removes the dead keratinized cells from the top of the tongue. Stopping or reducing any habits that might cause irritation (smoking, regular consumption of soft drinks) to the top of the tongue also usually helps reduce the problem. Of course it is important to realize that this is a harmless condition, and if it doesn?t cause too many symptoms, it really doesn?t require treatment. Black hairy tongue should be managed only with proper oral hygiene instructions. Dental tips: -quit habits strictly. Visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.  

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