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I have a crack in my tongue that formed awhile ago and it's getting bigger/deeper.. i feel it pulling apart. is it something to worry about. ?
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Get examined: If you are not in severe pain you may simply have a "geographic tongue" - fissuring from multiple causes including vitamin deficiencies or underlying infection: requires an exam, evaluation and diagnosis.
Answered 9/1/2015
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