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A member asked:
My 2-yr-old bit his tongue and he now has a couple millimeter wide, half circle, flap on the side. if there is no bleeding, does he need stitches?
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Doubt it: The mouth mucous has antibacterial qualities that reduce infection risk, and most of these heal with no treatment.Had he sliced a deep hole with a big flap of tongue moving around,an oral surgeon or ENT might work on it.What you describe should heal if left alone.
Answered 4/24/2016
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