Question 1

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 2

why is the side of my tongue sore?

Accepted Answer

Did you bite it?: That's the most likely explanation i can think of... Did you have any recent dental work done etc?

Question 3

i have pain under my tongue the right side of the frenulum not the tongue itself but part underneath. it regularly pains if i press it and feels sore?

Accepted Answer

See Dentist: See your dentist or an oral surgeon. It could possibly be a sublingual or submandibular infection, blockage of salivary gland/glands or a mucocele.

Question 4

my tongue has been sore for the last few days especially on the sides it apears to be more white down the middle and feels like tonsils are sore now ?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: Can't be determined long distance.  Please see your dentist and/or an ear/nose/throat specialist.  Sounds like you may have some sort of an infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal) and this should be looked at.

Question 5

back, sides of tongue sore from retainer. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Retainer irritation: See your dentist or orthodontist so that they can smooth and possibly shorten the edges of the retainer. Chronic irritation will cause some scarring.

Question 6

what are reasons why the sides of my tongue are always sore?

Accepted Answer

A good question: It could be from sharp teeth or fillings, tongue chewing habit or any number of medical conditions such as erosive lichen planus, oral thrush, etc. See your dentist to find out what's causing this.

Question 7

i have some what of a painfuls sore on right side on back of tongue. it looks like a bunch of small bumps. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Tongue: Several possibilities, from a mass to fungal or bacterial infection to trauma. For peace of mind, have it looked at.

Question 8

the sides of my tongue are almost always sore and i don't know why. it's been like that for a long long time. what could possibly be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Sore tongue: Your teeth might be rubbing against the sides of your tongue. Some people have unconscious habits such as tongue biting. Could be a host of other medical conditions such as oral thrush. See a dentist to see what's going on in your mouth.

Question 9

i have a white sore on the side of my tongue and it is extremely painful. i've had it for 4 days. what is it and should i worry about it? thanks!

Accepted Answer

?Aphthous ulcer?: From your brief description this could be an aphthous ulcer (canker sore). They generally resolve on their own but can be really uncomfortable. Typical treatments to numb them can be helpful. If this does not resolve relatively soon then you should have it examined.

Question 10

tongue gets sore and makes my neck area hurt. my tongue kinda look like it has indents on the side of it also i eat a lot of ice what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Can't diagnose: with the available information. This would need to be visualized at minimum to try to answer your question.

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

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Why is the side of my tongue sore?

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I have pain under my tongue the right side of the frenulum not the tongue itself but part underneath. it regularly pains if i press it and feels sore?

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My tongue has been sore for the last few days especially on the sides it apears to be more white down the middle and feels like tonsils are sore now ?

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Back, sides of tongue sore from retainer. what can i do?

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What are reasons why the sides of my tongue are always sore?

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I have some what of a painfuls sore on right side on back of tongue. it looks like a bunch of small bumps. what could this be?

A member asked:

The sides of my tongue are almost always sore and i don't know why. it's been like that for a long long time. what could possibly be wrong?

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I have a white sore on the side of my tongue and it is extremely painful. i've had it for 4 days. what is it and should i worry about it? thanks!

A member asked:

Tongue gets sore and makes my neck area hurt. my tongue kinda look like it has indents on the side of it also i eat a lot of ice what could this mean?

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