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Is it safe to stretch the tongue to the side (towards the molars) by forcing it to its limits?

Q: is it safe to stretch the tongue to the side (towards the molars) by forcing it to its limits?

: Sure. Any body part is safe to move to the limit you are able, as long as it doesn't cause severe pain.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Sure. Any body part is safe to move to the limit you are able, as long as it doesn't cause severe pain.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/24/2022

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Safe, yes. But probably not a marketable skill.

Answered 8/24/2022

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A member asked:

Is it safe to stretch the tongue to the side (towards the molars) by forcing it to its limits?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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