[TangoLimaSierra]

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs.

Been doing that for 20+ yrs.

[Orange1998]

Interested to know if you have any hair on that tongue.:)

Causes of hairy tongue

The exact cause for hairy tongue disease is unknown but hairy tongue is usually seen in heavy smokers and in those following antibiotic therapy which causes change in normal bacteria content in the mouth. Other potential factors that may contribute to hairy tongue include:

poor oral hygiene,

mouth breathing,

poor diet

excessive use of antiseptic mouthwashes containing oxidizing agents like hydrogen peroxide.