my 1 year old baby has white color on her tongue which is very thick. i tried to remove it by using finger brush as well as with cotton cloth. but its not coming out. what should i do to remove it? i feel like its very uncomfortable for her

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist3 years ago

A. Hi this could be due to deposition from milk and lack of proper cleanliness. try to clean it with moist soft cotton cloth, finger brush or tongue scraper. don't let the deposit become thick.

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