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A member asked:

What i do is put my tongue on top of the roof of my mouth and lick the top of it is that ok or what would happen.

10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

You should be fine: Your tongue usually rests on the roof of your mouth

Dr Bansal and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 2/7/2019

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No harm: Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 1/26/2019

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