What's fissured tongue?

Fissured Tongue: A fissured tongue is a benign condition characterized by deep grooves or fissures in the dorsum (top) part of the tongue. Although these grooves may look unsightly, this condition is almost always painless and benign.

Normal: It's a normal appearance in some people. There is no problem with this and no treatment. There are usually no different sensations in taste or function with a fissured tongue.

A fissured tongue: About 2% to 5% of the U.S. population has a fissured tongue. A fissured tongue may affect men slightly more often than women. : Cracks, grooves, or clefts appear on the top and sides of the tongue. Fissures on the tongue vary in depth, but they may be as deep as 6 millimeters. Unless filled with debris, usually no problems, Simply make sure you brush your tongue well