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  • The best measure most likely to succeed is to scrape the surface of the tongue and vigorously clean the tongue surface with a firm soft-bristled toothbrush or tongue scraper. This removes the overgrown papillae and bacteria mechanically, making them less likely to grow back but hairy tongue disease may recur.
  • Practice good oral hygiene
  • Try to reduce smoking
  • Eliminate use of potential causative factors.

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