Wednesday, May 13, 2009

What would cause an elderly man to have a black film on his teeth (not rotten) and it comes off on his toothbr

This can happen with Pepto-Bismol. You can actually have a black hairy tongue that will scrape off with a toothbrush but just come right back.

What would cause an elderly man to have a black film on his teeth (not rotten) and it comes off on his toothbr
does he chew tobacco? Never heard of this one!!!
Reply:I'm a nurse and it sounds like blood or even a GI bleed, see a doctor this is serious, take care
Reply:Some antibiotics can cause you to get a black film on your teeth and tongue.
Reply:He is eating or drinking something that is causing a black film on his teeth. Maybe he isnt brushing for days/weeks/months. Brush his teeth for him if he cant do it. Or he could be smoking a pipe that is causing the black film.



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