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I have deep healed laceration cuts on my tongue from eating too fast and when in a sporting event. should have got it sewn up in er. it bled dark blood but i held it closed. now, will surgical glue reseal the 3 to 4 mm deep widened cut areas?

Q: i have deep healed laceration cuts on my tongue from eating too fast and when in a sporting event. should have got it sewn up in er. it bled dark blood but i held it closed. now, will surgical glue reseal the 3 to 4 mm deep widened cut areas?

: Have an oral surgeon look at your tongue for possible infection and delayed healing. Possible intervention may be needed along with dissolvable sutures.

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Have an oral surgeon look at your tongue for possible infection and delayed healing. Possible intervention may be needed along with dissolvable sutures.

Answered 9/9/2023

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A member asked:

I have deep healed laceration cuts on my tongue from eating too fast and when in a sporting event. should have got it sewn up in er. it bled dark blood but i held it closed. now, will surgical glue reseal the 3 to 4 mm deep widened cut areas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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