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A member asked:
I split my tongue open at the tip and its about 1 cm long and almost all the way through. will this heal without stitches?
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Usually: tongue lacerations less than two cm. usually heal without stitches, but will take a long time try to keep it clean after eating with swishing.
Answered 1/10/2017
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Not well: Lacerations of the tip of the tongue and the sides need to be repaired. All the best.
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