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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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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Not well: Lacerations of the tip of the tongue and the sides need to be repaired. All the best.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/10/2017

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