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[|Human|] I suffer from a white coated tongue. It is not oral thrush, as I have taken medicine for this. I am looking for a resolution. CO2 laser treatment or elctrodessication. However, will this eliminate my production of volatile sulfur compounds or at least drastically reduce it? And could you recommend anyone?
[|AI|]  Helloi have gone through your query. As it is not an oral trust(fungal infection).it can be leukoplakia or oral lichen plans. You have not mentioned your age. Do you have any habit of smoking or chewing tobacco or alcohol. Do you have any other symptoms like burning mouth or sores.sometimes it can be due to improper brushing and cleaning of your tongue. If I was your treating doctor i would suggest you to have oral prophylaxis. Quitting of any bad oral habit if you have. Examination of lesion if its leukoplakia then an antioxidant like beta-carotene and lycopene for three months. Laser treatment or electrodessication is a procedure to consider when this treatment fail to work and depending upon the severity of the condition.i would suggest you to visit a dentist and get it checked first. Hope this ans helps regards