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Just noticed irregular/scalloped bumps on back of tongue on sides - one side worse than other-they don't hurt or bleed - what could this be? worried

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Sleep apnea: Tongue scalloping (marks of teeth on the borders) is a useful clinical indicator of sleep pathology and its presence should prompt the physician to inquire about snoring history and polysomnography test-sleep study. Clenching your teeth also a cause for the tongue scalloping.

Answered 10/17/2016

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Bruxism : Scalloped tongue is a sign of bruxism and sleep apnea. See your dentist for an evaluation and treatment.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Could be: Could be normal anatomy. Could be that it's been there for long time and you're just noticing it now. Could be a problem area. Only way to know is have tongue examined dentist or physician. Please make an appointment.

Answered 9/12/2016

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