Question 1

will my geographic tongue ever go away?

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Geographic tongue: Lesions of geographic tongue fluctuate, getting better or worse, disappearing, moving locations.  It is considered essentially to be psoriasis of the tongue.  There are topical treatments that help improve the condition.  However the condition is unpredictable so it's hard to say whether it will eventually disappear completely.

Question 2

does geographic tongue usually go away?

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Varies instead: Most patients with geographic tongue have it most of their lives, although the extent and location may vary from time to time. It is benign and nothing to be concerned about. If you have what you believe to be geographic tongue, make sure your own dentist confirms that diagnosis as there may be other similar looking lesions that require treatment or at least observation over time.

Question 3

can geographic tongue eventually go away?

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Sometimes: Geographic tongue is a harmless condition that can come and go over time.  There is no need to treat it.  Nothing to worry about.

Question 4

does geographic tongue go away on its own?

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Geographic tongue: Geographic tongue is a harmless condition with no known cause. It may last for a long time, it may disappear and then re-appear.
One possible cause is a vitamin b deficiency.
Avoid irritating it with hot, spicy foods.

Question 5

will geographic tongue eventually go away?

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Uncertain: First make sure your dentist has diagnosed you as having geographic tongue.  The length of time is uncertain although it usually lasts for long periods of time and may never go away.  However, it is a harmless benign condition and nothing to be concerned about.

Question 6

does a case of geographic tongue eventually go away?

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No: Geographic tongue is a harmless condition so don't worry about it.  It does not need any treatment.  It will change appearance from time to time and may even go away for awhile.

Question 7

does geographic tongue eventually clear up or does it never go away?

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Yes: I have seen it come and go
no known reasons for what it triggers it.

Question 8

geographic tongue. what makes it come, and then what makes it go away?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Geographic tongue is when the tongue appears like a MAP with darker and lighter area, areas where the papillae or crypts (mountain and valleys) vary. Most of the time, it is normal,  get a general checkup including baseline blood testing, particularly, a cbc.

Question 9

does geographic tongue usually go away eventually? or is it permanent?

Accepted Answer

Geographic tongue: Is a benign condition affecting the surface of your tongue. Although geographic tongue may look alarming, it is harmless. In some cases patient may experience discomfort or burning sensation related to a certain foods. It is idiopathic permanent condition.
For more information see your dentist.

Question 10

will geographic tongue eventually go away or will it persist for life?

Accepted Answer

Persistent: It may wax and wane, but tends to persist.

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