Extreme Tongue Pain and Swelling Affecting Speech

[livin4dc]

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?

[CHEFTRENDZ]

this sounds like blocked saliva glands to me, if you check on the net under that you will find similar symptoms

[Jerome Bogin, D.D.S.]

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.