under my tongue is sore on right side and maybe swollen. left side hurts white/red sore. what is it and do i go to dentist or doctor?

Question

For 8 months my tongue has been sore, burns @ tip and sides. Dentist said due to tongue tie, clip june & tongue still swollen. 3 pm more discomfort?

Answer 1

Oral Surgeon: I advise you to see an oral surgeon. They are highly trained in oral pathology.

Answer 2

Not a GP: Oral conditions are usually not easily diagnosed/treated by general physicians. However, an ENT should definitely be able to help you if you want to see a physician. If you prefer to go to a dentist, you have 4 good choices: general dentist, periodontist, oral surgeon, or oral pathologist. All of them have extensive training and experience with oral lesions. My personal 1st choice is oral surgeon.

Answer 3

Dry taste: Yes, this is one frequent reason for "dry" taste.

Answer 4

Payment plan: Any otc system will proabably be a waste of money. A professionally made tray & system may be able to painlessly whiten your teeth, and many dentists offer payment plans to allow you to make small monthly payments & get the smile of your dreams..

Answer 5

Whitening : The cheapest but effective over the counter whitening agent are crest white strips. They take several weeks to work and the whitening doesn't last long unless it is done periodically.

Answer 6

Several causes: The technical term is atrophic glossitis or bald tongue. It is caused by the absence of papilla which are the small bumps that cover the tongue. Diabetes, anemia, celiac disease and certain nutritional deficiencies are common causes as are anti-cancer drugs. It can also be caused by an inherited nerve disorder called riley-day syndrome.

Answer 7

Loss of surface buds: Smooth tongue is caused by the loss of the surface papilla or taste buds of the tongue. You may have a reduced ability to taste and can have various causes from vitamin deficiency to allergic reaction. The condition is usually temporary, but if it lasts then you may want to see a doctor to find out what is causing the problem.

Answer 8

Something in mouth: Usually they are activated when we put something in the mouth or when we think of or smell good food.

Answer 9

Several senses: We start salivating when we smell food, and we respond by salivating at the sight of food as well. It reaches the highest amount of production when food is placed in the mouth. Salivary enzymes are the first process of digestion. They start immediately to break down proteins and carbohydrates, no waiting for food to get to the stomach to start the process.

Answer 10

All abscesses : Require drainage for proper healing. Regardless of location.

Answer 11

Yes... See A Dentist: Yes, treatment is required. Antibiotics may be necessary to resolve the pus which you are describing as a white pimple like growth. An abscess usually becomes more painful as it seeks to find a way out. At some point it will break open & spill the pus out into your system. You need to resolve this asap & see a dentist as the bacterial load will not be healthy for you & is potentially serious.

Answer 12

Yes: Most oral abscess will need to be drained and treated, and not just with antbiotics. You need to remove the cause of the infection inorder for it to heal completely.

Answer 13

No, not at all: Seeing a dentist is best. The dentist can evaluate the location and the size of the abscess. This then determines if antibiotics alone is needed, if antibiotics and some kind of cleaning procedure is needed, and if surgical intervention is needed.

under my tongue is sore on right side and maybe swollen. left side hurts white/red sore. what is it and do i go to dentist or doctor?

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