Have teeth marks on sides of tongue. what does this mean? is this normal? i have anxiety disorder and this is really scaring me

Teeth: Pretty common. Usually means that you are clenching or grinding your teeth or that your mouth is dry and your tongue is sticking to your teeth. Drink more water and go see your dentist

Indentations: Unless you are referring to teeth marks from actually biting your tongue, the indentations on the sides of the tongue are likely due to the position of it inside your mouth. This occurs more frequently in people with large tongues or narrow jaws. This is not usually a problem or medical concern.

Separate issues: teeth marks on side of the tongue indicates that you are biting your tongue at nite when you clench and grind. The solution is to wear a comfortable niteguard at nite. There are a couple of reasons for anxiety issues. Check with your PCP or neurologist to rule out any heart condition (like elevated l-homocysteine) and rule out any any intracranial infection causing elevated ABeta titres as cause

Bruxism: You are likely biting down on your tongue or pressing your tongue firmly against your teeth in a subconscious state of high anxiety. There is nothing to worry about regarding a physical organic disease process; however, I would recommend discussing the management of your anxiety disorder with your mental health provider. You may also benefit from a mouth/teeth guard while asleep (ask your dentist)

Sleep bruxism: These item arson the side of your tongue are common in someone with sleep bruxism, grinding your teeth while you sleep. Sleep bruxism is also related to sleep apnea. Do you snore? Are you overweight? Are you tired? Get evaluated for sleep apnea. A dentist can treat the bruxism with a night guard.

Clenching.: You are clenching. Try to do activities that lower your stress and see a a dentist for a nightguard.

Crenated tongue: is a condition characterized by abnormal enlargement of the tongue which can be caused by many factors including thyroid hormone deficiency, TMJ, sleep apnea just to name a few. It is a benign condition. There is no way to treat it other than to find the underlying problem and proceed with treating whatever it was that caused the tongue to swell in the first place.

Macroglossia: The most common causes of tongue enlargement are vascular malformations and muscular hypertrophy Enlargement due to lymphangioma gives the tongue a pebbly appearance with multiple superficial dilated lymphatic channels. Amyloid, mucopolysaccharidosis, neurofibromatosis, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B, myxedema, acromegaly,angioedema, tumors,[and a variety of other considerations.