Question 1

i have a tongue bite and it hasn't gone away in a bit over a month. it randomly starts getting painful usually mornings or night. how does it go away?

Accepted Answer

May see: Your GP. One month is too long for a tongue bite wound to heal. Infections or other tongue lesions may need to be ruled out

Question 2

hi doctors, can you tell me what is home remedy for pain and bleeding from tongue bite?

Accepted Answer

Tongue bite: Impossible to answer without complete history/exam.A bite can lead to problems like infection.You should see a doctor/dentist. Before you go you may try oralgel for pain.A tea bag and pressure may stop the bleeding. But get to a clinican to be safe.

Question 3

this morning i woke up with a small blood clot in my mouth. what can it be? it wasn't a cheek or tongue bite just a small blood clot that i took out.

Accepted Answer

Small blood clot: It's hard to say over the internet without a medical history and clinical exam.  It is most likely from some minute trauma somewhere in your mouth or perhaps an indication of some periodontal (gum) problem. Lots of other possibilities. When was your last dental exam?

Question 4

severe tongue bite due to parkinson's medication side effects - what can my mother use to fix her sore tongue?

Accepted Answer

: A bitten tongue can exhibit lacerations or bruising. Take your mom to a Dr for a thorough examination. If the tongue has a severe laceration, it may need suturing/stitches. For bruising, cold fluids held in the mouth for several minutes can provide relief.

Question 5

i have a pain or soreness on both sides of my tongue like i bite it or burned it. what could it be.

Accepted Answer

Burning Tongue: These symptoms are consistent with 'burning tongue syndrome'.  You may also want to check for 'adverse reactions' of any medications that you are taking, since they sometimes cause dry mouth.  You may have bit your tongue during your sleep. However, any concern about lesions or sensations on the lateral borders of the tongue require a thorough evaluation by an oral surgeon or oral pathologist.

Question 6

what technique is best when i brush my 17 month old's teeth? circular? do i need to brush his tongue? also, he bites down on the tbrush. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Circular: Circular is good...  Don't worry about the tongue or the biting the brush... Go with the flow and keep the teeth clean.... No sweets or juice at bedtime... Also no toothpaste in case it is swallowed...Enjoy your baby..

Question 7

does it tell me anything if the tongue biopsy the dr takes is a cut out piece from my tongue vs just aspiration? can you distinguish cancer on tongue from a bite mark?

Accepted Answer

: Definitive diagnosis of cancer requires removing all or part of the tissue suspected to be cancer and submitting it to a pathologist for examination. Cancer of tongue cannot be diagnosed from a bite mark.

Question 8

i have sle lupus and recently started taking50 mg tramadol as needed for pain. now i clenching my jaw and bite tongue at night. is that the cause?

Accepted Answer

Not likely.: You will not see this listed as a side-effect.  It might be possible, but another cause is more liekly!

Question 9

how come i always bite my tongue?

Accepted Answer

Tongue: It could be that you have broken down dentition. If not then maybe a macroglossia (large tongue) which would need reduction.

Question 10

am i the only one who bites my tongue sometimes waking up?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Other people will also occasionally bite their tongue and wake up. It is not so uncommon that you would be the only one.

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I have a tongue bite and it hasn't gone away in a bit over a month. it randomly starts getting painful usually mornings or night. how does it go away?

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Hi doctors, can you tell me what is home remedy for pain and bleeding from tongue bite?

A member asked:

This morning i woke up with a small blood clot in my mouth. what can it be? it wasn't a cheek or tongue bite just a small blood clot that i took out.

A member asked:

Severe tongue bite due to parkinson's medication side effects - what can my mother use to fix her sore tongue?

A member asked:

I have a pain or soreness on both sides of my tongue like i bite it or burned it. what could it be.

A member asked:

What technique is best when i brush my 17 month old's teeth? circular? do i need to brush his tongue? also, he bites down on the tbrush. any advice?

A member asked:

Does it tell me anything if the tongue biopsy the dr takes is a cut out piece from my tongue vs just aspiration? can you distinguish cancer on tongue from a bite mark?

A member asked:

I have sle lupus and recently started taking50 mg tramadol as needed for pain. now i clenching my jaw and bite tongue at night. is that the cause?

A member asked:

How come i always bite my tongue?

A member asked:

Am i the only one who bites my tongue sometimes waking up?

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