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Why did a burn spot on my tongue turn black?
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Pigmentation: There are some food or medicines will aid our tongue to change the color on its rough surface by allowing bacteria to leave brown or dark spots pigmentation. Normally, it is just a temporary situation and will improved by better oral hygiene on those rough spots. If there is no improvement after burn spot healed and better oral hygiene, you will need to see an oral surgeon for possible biopsy.
Answered 11/6/2020
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Strange colors: Many times when you get a burn either from food, trauma, or dental treatment i.e. Laser treatment the initial appearance is black. Then it goes through a number of colors through healing including grey, purple, sometimes even red if it is irritated during the healing phase which is relatively common. Follow up with your dentist if the appearance does not start to normalize after 2 weeks.
Answered 4/14/2016
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