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Hairy
Tongue Syndrome and Halitosis
Sometimes people are affected by an unusual
condition called hairy tongue syndrome, or black hairy tongue
syndrome. This condition is known to cause halitosis. There
is a reason for that.
The
hairy tongue syndrome is characterized by soreness, enlargement,
and irregularities of the tongue. Characteristics of this disorder
include pain of the tongue, the appearance of hair on the tongue,
unusual color or smoothness, swelling and mouth ulcers, and/or
white lining on the tongue. Furthermore, some people affected
by hairy tongue or black hairy tongue syndrome will notice
a split or groove in the tongue as well as a cobblestone appearance,
or the tongue being pushed off to one side.
In order to understand how
hairy tongue syndrome develops,
you should think about the makeup of the top of the tongue.
The top of the tongue consists of taste buds between papilla,
which are tiny bumps on the tongue. The tongue is also covered
with a mucous membrane. The tongue is usually a light pink
in color, and the taste buds a slightly different color. Any
discoloring, such as darkened colored tongue, and any of the
described symptoms indicate the possibility of hairy tongue
syndrome.
This sometimes is brought upon by certain candies, mouthwashes
and mints, or sometimes can be caused by certain antibiotics.
Also, the discoloring is a result of bacteria forming in between
the papillas, or bumps in the tongue. The hairy tongue syndrome
can lead to the plight of halitosis. This is an unpleasant
condition and needs treatment soon. The condition of hairy
tongue syndrome or black tongue syndrome can usually be cleared
with antibiotics.
The
root cause of hairy tongue or black tongue syndromes,
include changes in the amount of yeast intake after an antibiotic
(other than the one used to cure the hairy or black tongue
syndrome), and/or poor oral hygiene. To combat the hairy tongue
syndrome you should brush your tongue with a toothbrush gently
twice a day, and rinse your mouth with a part hydrogen peroxide
to five parts water mixture and then rinse with water afterwards.
If the problem still persists along with the onslaught of
halitosis you should consult a dentist as soon as possible.
Usually, a doctor will prescribe antibiotic medication to alleviate
the problem.
Additional
causes of the black or hairy tongue syndrome include
the intake of medications containing bismuth (such as Pepto-Bismol),
every day use of mouthwash containing oxidizing agents such
as peroxide as well as the use of witch hazel and menthol.
Tobacco use and the excess of drinking beverages such as coffee
or tea also cause this condition.
There are several useful sites where you can find information
about the black tongue/hairy tongue syndromes such as MayoClinic.com,
www.nlm.nih.gov, About.com and others. Each site offers its
own illustrations and unique angle on tongue disorders such
as these.
Although hairy tongue syndrome or black tongue syndrome is
not serious, people who have this condition may feel self-conscious
because it does not look very attractive. Furthermore, this
disorder can cause one to worry. However, it is a very harmless
condition that can be easily treated and is only temporary.
If the hairy tongue syndromes described above are treated
properly, then the symptom of halitosis will also disappear.
If you have any symptoms of the hairy tongue/black hairy tongue
syndrome listed above you should consider getting treated as
soon as possible for your own piece of mind and personal comfort.
A doctor or dentist can help you with the treatment of this
syndrome.
In order to prevent hairy tongue syndrome from returning you
should quit smoking and limit the use of certain antibiotics.
Furthermore, you should stay away from oxidizing mouthwashes
such as hydrogen peroxide, unless directed that using it will
make the condition better. The point regarding hydrogen peroxide
is that using it every single day is too much for the tongue.
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