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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Extreme Tongue Pain and Swelling Affecting Speech
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
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Extreme Tongue Pain and Swelling Affecting Speech
by livin4dc, Dec 06, 2005 12:00AM
I am unsure if this is a dental or medical concern. I have an ever increasing amount of pain and tongue swelling. The pain is so bad I must force myself to eat. I generally don't complete eating becasue the stimulation pain to my tongue becomes unbarable. I wear a dental appliance that is several years old and I clean it in boiling water often.
Recently, the swelling affects my speech because touching in the mouth sends pains through my tongue that are unbearable. I do see some spots on my tongue but they have always been around, I think. Like a message earlier, my tongue can be dry and pasty in the morning and I have tried mouthwash. This cannot go on, because it appears to be getting worst. Any ideas what is causing this and what can be done about it?
Recently, the swelling affects my speech because touching in the mouth sends pains through my tongue that are unbearable. I do see some spots on my tongue but they have always been around, I think. Like a message earlier, my tongue can be dry and pasty in the morning and I have tried mouthwash. This cannot go on, because it appears to be getting worst. Any ideas what is causing this and what can be done about it?
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Dec 06, 2005 12:00AM
, Dec 06, 2005 12:00AM
It sounds like your tongue has been sensitized to something, maybe the acrilyic in the appliance. I would suggest that consult an oral surgeon as soon as you can.
Member Comments (2)
by CHEFTRENDZ, Jan 21, 2006 12:00AM
this sounds like blocked saliva glands to me, if you check on the net under that you will find similar symptoms
