Does geographic tongue eventually clear up or does it never go away?

Question

Should geographic tongue eventually clear up?

Answer 1

Yes: I have seen it come and go no known reasons for what it triggers it.

Answer 2

They come and go: They vary in size, shape, and color. They appear in one area, and then move to another area. They come and go or change very quickly in days, weeks, or months and the can last up to a year but they may come back again.

Answer 3

Depends : Depends on the cause.If you are allergic to something it will clear up. Start taking vitamins mainly Folic Acid and b complex.Stay away from acidic foods.

Answer 4

Comes & Goes: Geographic tongue (gt) is a variation of normal. Our taste bus are constantly being replaced. In gt patches of taste buds get replaced at a time, rather than individual ones scattered around. As the taste buds get regenerated the patch goes away and a new one can crop up elsewhere on the tongue. Some studies show that when you are under stress the gt pattern is more likely.

Answer 5

Possibly: Geographic tongue is not "normal", but rather a benign, usually, but not always painless, inflammatory process that alters normal tongue anatomy. It can come and go in its own. It will go away without treatment, but can and often will return. It is not contagious. Treatment is not necessary unless symptoms of burning develop, contact your dentist.

Answer 6

Geographic tongue: Is a benign condition affecting the surface of your tongue. Although geographic tongue may look alarming, it is harmless. In some cases patient may experience discomfort or burning sensation related to a certain foods. It is idiopathic permanent condition. For more information see your dentist.

Answer 7

No: Geographic tongue is a harmless condition so don't worry about it. It does not need any treatment. It will change appearance from time to time and may even go away for awhile.

Answer 8

Comes and goes: Geographic tongue is a condition that is normal, has no treatment, and goes through periods of activity and inactivity. Nothing to worry about here.

Answer 9

Yes: Geographic tongue is an inflammatory condition where maps or patches on the tongue appear at different places. Sometimes zinc supplements are helpful. Avoiding spicy food and artificial substitutes in mouthwahses and toothpastes is also helpful.

Answer 10

Not usually but...: The extent, duration, and location of areas that appear on the tongue vary over time. It is a benign condition that usually requires no treatment. There is believed to be a genetic component in many cases. It has been known to go away if related to various medical contributing factors but as a general rule lasts for years or the rest of your life.

Answer 11

Uncertain: First make sure your dentist has diagnosed you as having geographic tongue. The length of time is uncertain although it usually lasts for long periods of time and may never go away. However, it is a harmless benign condition and nothing to be concerned about.

Answer 12

No: Geographic tongue only moves around but never leaves. It's cause is unknown, but it is nothing to worry about.

Answer 13

Not completely: I have noticed that in my older patients, symptoms decrease in duration and severity.

Answer 14

Not necessarily: Geographic tongue is when the tongue appears like a MAP with darker and lighter area, areas where the papillae or crypts (mountain and valleys) vary. Most of the time, it is normal, get a general checkup including baseline blood testing, particularly, a cbc.

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