A member asked:

I accidentally bit one of my plica fimbriata on the bottom of my tongue. it is swollen and red and painful. what should i do?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Nothing serious: I can understand your concern and frustration. However, traumatic lesion at the ventral surface of the tongue is a common problem and it makes you always anxious. The routine warm salt water rinse, local anesthetic application (e.g. ambesol), and NSAIDs (Advil) OTC every 6 hours will take care of the problem. If concerned, see your dentist for further investigation.

Answered 7/3/2016

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