black hairy tongue

Dentist explains five warning signs of ‘concerning’ condition

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Dentist explains five warning signs of ‘concerning’ condition

A dentist has sounded the alarm on the five red flags of a “concerning” oral condition, offering advice on home treatments to avoid a clinic visit. Black hairy tongue, while startling in appearance, is usually a benign and treatable issue that can cause undue worry for sufferers. Oral surgeon Dr Andrej Bozic from Dentum has … Read more

Peroxide teeth whitening trend could cause ‘black hairy tongue’

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Peroxide teeth whitening trend could cause ‘black hairy tongue’

A dentist has warned against an online trend that claims to whiten your teeth as it could cause you serious health issues. Dr Vikas Prinja, taking to TikTok under the username @thelondondentist, explained how the peroxide mouthwash ‘trend’ needs to stop. He said: “Everyone wants white teeth, and dentists use the same ingredient [peroxide] to … Read more