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My boyfriend has a deep toung laceration and he don't think he needs to go in and he thinks there is nothing they will do what can i tell him?
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Get treatment now: Tongue lacerations generally bleed significantly. He should go to an emergency rooma nd get evaluated and treated.
Answered 9/10/2014
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It depends: If the injury has just recently occurred and is very deep, he should get stitches. The main reason to stitch a tongue wound is to prevent food trapping, which can cause infection. If your boyfriend is stubborn and refuses to go, have him use a hydrogen peroxide mouthwash, 1/2 water, 1/2 hydrogen peroxide, at least twice a day and inspect the wound for retained food. Good luck.
Answered 9/10/2014
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