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Is it possible for geographic tongue to be caused by gluten intolerance or other food allergies?

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

No: No one really knows the cause of geographic tongue.

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Answered 12/1/2018

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Not that we know: Cause of Geographic tongue has not bee identified. Probably genetic. Does not seem to be related to food allergies or glucose intolerance.

Answered 12/1/2018

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