I have been on antibiotics for almost three weeks now. I had an infection in my mouth because of impacted wisdom teeth. my dentist gave me antibiotics to be on until the teeth came out. I had 3 removed 6 days ago. recently i got a good look at my toungue and it scared the **** outta my. it was all orange. i brushed it and cleaned it good and now its looks a lot better, but close up it looks kinda white and fuzzy. im pretty sure its hairy toungue. is it related to my dental work and antibiotics, or the sign of a serious problem?! also how can i clear it up? is it cureable?
2006-06-26 08:55:14 · 4 answers · asked by chicago85thst 1 in Health ➔ Dental
If your tongue feels hairy, it is a sign of a suprainfection, caused by the antibiotics. It causes the normal bacteria in the body to overgrown. It can be treated with medications.
2006-06-26 09:04:41 · answer #1 · answered by taylor_lynn01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hairy tongue can be a side effect of antibiotics.
It's not a super-infection, so don't be scared... it's just a reaction
2006-06-26 09:19:43 · answer #2 · answered by chilerin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I am having the sme problem so any answers might help me.
Please let me know what you find out.
2006-07-03 16:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by Theresa P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the antibioticcs , certainly- tell your dentist about this and i am sure he will want to see you to help ya get thru this
2006-06-29 09:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by ladyofthehollow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋