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Sides of tongue are cut and sore with no tastebuds and darker red color with some enlarged papillae. under tongue gets real dry. what should i do?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Non-specific symptom: Non-specific symptoms. Try warm salt water rinses and NSAID. If symptoms persist, see an oral surgeon.

Answered 10/8/2016

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A member asked:

Sides of tongue are cut and sore with no tastebuds and darker red color with some enlarged papillae. under tongue gets real dry. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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