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Obsessed with oral hygiene eg. Thrush

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james10000
james10000

I've been suffering with health anxiety for over a year now. Obsessed with oral hygiene... I have to have my tongue perfectly pink 24/7.. Cleaned teeth 6 hours ago and just ate food... Bearing in mind I have servere Health anxiety which causes me to move my tongue and fiddle with my mouth 24/7... Before and after pic of not clean and clean mouth. Thanks any help would be great

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  • mrsmop
    mrsmop james10000

    Posted

    I think you need to speak to your doctor or dentsit and do something to deal with your obsession.

    I don't think anything I say will allay your fears.

    • james10000
      james10000 mrsmop

      Posted

      Just like to know if it looks normal to you or not thanks
    • mrsmop
      mrsmop james10000

      Posted

      I see you have started a new discussion on the same topic. yes it looks normal
    • james10000
      james10000 mrsmop

      Posted

      Thanks for responding on both, I am in no pain what so ever and wake up with quite a pink tongue. OCD ruining my lifestyle 
    • mrsmop
      mrsmop james10000

      Posted

      I can imagine, James.  This is why you need to talk to your GP about it.  Good luck!
    • james10000
      james10000 mrsmop

      Posted

      Can't get an appointment until Monday and going on holidays for 3 weeks Sunday! Should I go to A&E?
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