Enlarged cracked tongue

[Sandi2415]

What causes enlarged cracked tongues and what can be done to alleviate problem.  I am getting sores on both sides of my tongue from biting it constantly - especially during sleeping.   What type of doctor would it be best for me to get some results from?


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[scottma]

Assuming you are referring to fissured, hypertrophic tongue. Fissured tongue is generally asymptomatic and associated with geographic tongue. Hypertrophic tongue may be associated with metabolic disturbance, in which condition medical evaluation is essential. Biting trauma on lateral border of tongue may be associated with bruxism or sharp edges of lingual cusps of posterior teeth. If lingual surfaces of lower posterior teeth  are sharp, smoothing the surface may help. Seeing an oral medicine specialist is advised.