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Tounge bigger on one side? is that normal? when i open my mouth to look at my throat you can see the left side is clearly sticking up more then the other.. should i be worried ?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Don't Worry: The left and right sides of our bodies are rarely if every symmetrical.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 2/3/2020

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A member asked:

Tounge bigger on one side? is that normal? when i open my mouth to look at my throat you can see the left side is clearly sticking up more then the other.. should i be worried ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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