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I have a white line on both sides of my tongue that are close to where my teeth meet. also the lines are more prominent towards the back of my tongue.
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Normal: having these lines from the pressure of the tongue against the teeth while they are in occlusion,tongue thrusting sometimes is associated with stress ...
Answered 1/2/2021
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Lingual Crenation: The white line most likely represents lingual crenation, which can occur as a result of the tongue being pressed against the teeth. In some advanced cases, the tongue may have indentations along the lateral borders tha match up with the shape of the teeth. An enlarged tongue or habitual excessive pressure of the tongue against the teeth may be contributing causes.
Answered 9/14/2018
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