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What kind of disease/condition causes involuntary tongue protrusion?
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Habit or : It could be a habit you developed over time. If this is the case, a dentist can make an appliance to try to stop the habit. It could also be a neurological problem so for this i would recommend a neurologist and i would probably start there and rule out the medical end of things. Don't wait too long.
Answered 11/7/2020
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Need for oxygen: When we bring the base of the tongue forward, we increase the effectiveness of oral breathing. Many people suffer from apnea, tonsillar and adenoidal hyperplasia which may make breathing orally difficult. See an ent. Good luck!
Answered 5/19/2017
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