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half of my tongue is swollen
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
39 years experience Dentistry
Maybe it is: Cannot tell without an exam. Dry mouth and allergic reactions, as well as infections all come to mind as possible causes. See your dentist or physicia ... Read More
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Is this something...: Recent? Have you changed any of you dental hygiene products or regimen? Are you on any new medications?
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered
31 years experience Dentistry
Feel : It will be physically larger than it used to be.
Dr. Mark Venincasa answered
34 years experience Cosmetic Dentistry
See your dentist: I would have your tongue visualized and examined by a dentist.
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Chin answered
41 years experience Dentistry
Swollen tongue: Have your dentist do an examination to help you determine if there is a need to consult medical followup.
Dr. Jamielynn Hanam-jahr answered
Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry
Visit your dentist: You should have an exam to determine if the swelling is related to trauma or infection or pathology.
Dr. Michael Dagostino answered
39 years experience Dentistry
See a dentist: Contact your dentist!
A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered
28 years experience Pain Management
Consider : Getting a thyroid function test.
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Pack answered
30 years experience General Surgery
Not sure of your ?: Need more information. Did you bite your tongue? Do you chew tobacco? Any dental problems? tooth decay?
A member asked:
Dr. John Comisi answered
37 years experience Dentistry
Get it checked.: There can be many reasons for swelling under the tongue. It could be as simple as a sensitivity to something you eat or drank, from a dry mouth, or so ... Read More
A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Debora Zivari answered
30 years experience Dentistry
Salivary glands: If the swelling is related to your salivary gland need to be evaluated for blockage , otherwise will result in infection.
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Pascolini answered
16 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Allergic reaction?: It's quite possible you may be having an allergic reaction to something you have eaten recently. There are also conditions where you tongue and throa ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Uyeda answered
44 years experience General Surgery
You might: Be having an allergic reaction to something. If it is acute and worsening, you should go to hospital immediately, because it can cause airway obstruc ... Read More
A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gary Sandler answered
53 years experience Dentistry
Have it looked at: Small bumps on the tongue may or may not be normal. However, a swollen tongue is not normal. You should see your physician or a dentist to have eithe ... Read More
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