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I get repeatedly injury( something that looks like a tiny cut) at the lateral back right side of the tongue. when it happens it is always in the exact same spot.how can this happen?

Q: i get repeatedly injury( something that looks like a tiny cut) at the lateral back right side of the tongue. when it happens it is always in the exact same spot.how can this happen?

: There may be a sharp corner of a tooth that is causing the repeated injury when your tongue rubs against it.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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There may be a sharp corner of a tooth that is causing the repeated injury when your tongue rubs against it.

Answered 9/10/2023

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A member asked:

I get repeatedly injury( something that looks like a tiny cut) at the lateral back right side of the tongue. when it happens it is always in the exact same spot.how can this happen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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