Dentist: Nystatin
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Tongue Disease
Asked by L.P. from Albany
on May 28, 2010
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I had a deep cleaning on my teeth where they used Arestin. I developed hairy black tongue after the treatment and was then given Nystatin but my tongue has gotten wors...
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- Hi L., The website http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/black-hairy-tongue/ds01134 says it's harmless and will go away on its own. Bless your heart! Bless your heart! ...
- See your Doctor. and also research online "Arestin." And see if this has been a noted side effect/complication. Unless the Dentist did not do it properly.... so...
- You may want to see an ENT specialist.
Black/Purplish Spot on Tongue on 7 1/2 Month Old Baby
Asked by C.H. from Chicago
on November 2, 2010
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I 'm a first time mom of a 7 1/2 month old baby girl. My daughter has had three ear infections in the past 3 months. She was given Cephalosporin antibiotics for the fi...
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- I know one of the side effects of the Amoxicillin, not sure about the other antibiotics, is that you can get a black "hairy" tongue as a result of fungal growth. I wo...
- if it doesn't go away.. bring her to a dentist.. sounds crazy.. but they will be able to look and see what they say.. if you don't have a dentist.. see your dr. again....
- all those antibiotics killed all the good bacteria in her boxy. if your pediatrician didnt suggest you give her probiotics to restore her flora id find a new pediatrician
