Question 1

what a normal back of your tongue look like?

Accepted Answer

Normal is: A generic term and can differ between people.  Visually you can google normal back of tongue to see images and diagrams.  If concerned please consult with your physician or dentist.  Hope this helps.

Question 2

what does a healthy tongue look like?  i don't smoke and barely have caffeine.  is it normal to have a thing film on your tongue and what causes it?

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Thick tongue coating: You should clean your tongue daily.Are you diabetic? Sometimes oral thrush can cause white thick coating. Are you a mouyh breather? Keep your oral cavity clean.  See your dr.

Question 3

can see deep in mouth and see white stuff behind tongue right in front of top of epiglottis. white lines under tonsils look like they connect. normal?

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Not sure: White around the tonsils could be evidence of a bacterial or yeast infection.  If the lines are very faint it may just be your normal throat coloration.  A very bright red throat with white drainage usually means infection.

Question 4

is it normal to see the vallate papillae in a healthy tongue? is it normal they look like swollen red bumps? or is it an indication of something wrong when also having a white coated tongue?

Accepted Answer

Thrush: A swollen red tongue with a white coating sounds like thrush (yeast infection of the mouth and throat). This is very rare in an adult and is often a sign of another more serious health problem like HIV infection or uncontrolled diabetes. Please, please see your doctor to get checked out!

Question 5

when i wake up, i find my mouth full of water (it doesn't look like normal saliva) i can't talk until i spit it and brush my teeth (started from.year)?

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Unusual complaint: I've never heard anyone complain about this and have no explanation for what you describe. If it makes you brush your teeth, that's a good thing.  I see no reason to be concerned about this.  If it bothers you, get a dental and medical checkup and see if anything comes up.

Question 6

what should the underside of your tongue look like?

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Smooth wet colorful: The tissues of the floor of the mouth include glands/ducts, nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue with smooth cover of mucosa. The blood vessels are superficial, so purplish/blue is common. Fins of tissue (plica) are like ribbons near the ducts of the saliva glands. An oral anatomy textbook at your library can give great photos.

Question 7

what does herpes of the tongue look like?

Accepted Answer

Fluid filled blister: The herpes infection begins as a cluster of painful fluid filled blisters that then ulcerate. The ulcers look like a red ring with a yellowish center. This is often associated with a primary herpetic infection. The virus will continue to live in your body and you may experience periodic flare ups of the infection.

Question 8

do i have hairy tongue?  not sure.  what does hairy tongue look like?

Accepted Answer

Dark,long tastebuds: Hairy tongue happens when some of the taste buds on the top of the tongue get very long and discolored. The discolorations can come from food, tobacco and/or bacteria. Using a tongue cleaner over the affected area several times a day for several days can sometimes help.

Question 9

i just want a normal smooth tongue like everyone else.  what can i do?

Accepted Answer

What is normal?: Tongues have various types of taste buds scattered about which change the architecture.   If you have concerns about yours, perhaps visit a dentist and get a consultation b.

Question 10

my tongue looks like it has a cut in the middle its deep but it doesn't hurt and i don't remember if its there all my life or recent .is this normal ?

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Normal fissure: It most likely is a normal midline fissure.

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What a normal back of your tongue look like?

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What does a healthy tongue look like? i don't smoke and barely have caffeine. is it normal to have a thing film on your tongue and what causes it?

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Can see deep in mouth and see white stuff behind tongue right in front of top of epiglottis. white lines under tonsils look like they connect. normal?

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Is it normal to see the vallate papillae in a healthy tongue? is it normal they look like swollen red bumps? or is it an indication of something wrong when also having a white coated tongue?

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When i wake up, i find my mouth full of water (it doesn't look like normal saliva) i can't talk until i spit it and brush my teeth (started from.year)?

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What should the underside of your tongue look like?

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What does herpes of the tongue look like?

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Do i have hairy tongue? not sure. what does hairy tongue look like?

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I just want a normal smooth tongue like everyone else. what can i do?

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My tongue looks like it has a cut in the middle its deep but it doesn't hurt and i don't remember if its there all my life or recent .is this normal ?

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