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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Back of tongue feels swollen possibly spotty and bad breathe!!
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
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Back of tongue feels swollen possibly spotty and bad breathe!!
by vixxen, Feb 07, 2006 12:00AM
I have been experiencing a strange feeling on and off for weeks now, of my tongue feeling slightly raised at the back, and rough when I swallow. Possibly spotty at the back and the most foul smelling breathe. What could this be? I dont smoke or drink heavily.
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Feb 08, 2006 12:00AM
, Feb 08, 2006 12:00AM
Member Comments (3)
by mike1105, Feb 07, 2006 12:00AM
try brushing back there-- yes, with a toothbrush, or use a tongue scraper for a week or so 3 x per day for a minute or 2 each time. if no improvement, or if you feel there is an abnormal or strangely colored growth back there, then see a dentist.
by gumdoc, Feb 10, 2006 12:00AM
After practicing good oral hygiene practices, including tongue scraping and rinses, you may want to consider other causes for this including dry mouth (possibly from medications) or even gastroesophageal reflux, which can also cause some of thes symptoms
