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Why is my tongue numb and scalloped for past one week?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I woke up with the tip of my tongue numb a week back and have been since. I do drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes, but have stopped since I started feeling the numbness. I can also see that the sides of my tongue look scalloped.

Kindly assist.
Answered by Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray is a passionate Dentist specializing in Oral Medicine and Radiology, with expertise in diagnosing and managing complex oral diseases, jaw disorders, and oral lesions. He is skilled in advanced imaging techniques and non-surgical treatments for oral health issues. Dr. Parray is committed to delivering accurate diagnoses and personalized care, ensuring early detection, effective treatment, and long-term oral wellness for his patients.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your question, and I can understand your concern.

This can be because of the transient nerve compression. If you have any grossly decayed tooth on the same side or any missing third molar. Most of the time, unerupted or decayed third molars are the cause. In case you do not have any of it, the reason may be a viral infection like influenza, which you had experienced recently, or herpes. As precautionary measures, take a Vitamin B complex tablet daily for three to four weeks. If the numbness continues more than a month and there is no organic cause, which I mentioned earlier, you may need further diagnostic evidence to rule out the cause. Most of the time it heals without any medical intervention.

I hope it helps.

Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At July 30, 2018
Reviewed At June 2, 2026

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray is a passionate Dentist specializing in Oral Medicine and Radiology, with expertise in diagnosing and managing complex oral diseases, jaw disorders, and oral lesions. He is skilled in advanced imaging techniques and non-surgical treatments for oral health issues. Dr. Parray is committed to delivering accurate diagnoses and personalized care, ensuring early detection, effective treatment, and long-term oral wellness for his patients.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray
Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Dentistry

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray is a passionate Dentist specializing in Oral Medicine and Radiology, with expertise in diagnosing and managing complex oral diseases, jaw disorders, and oral lesions. He is skilled in advanced imaging techniques and non-surgical treatments for oral health issues. Dr. Parray is committed to delivering accurate diagnoses and personalized care, ensuring early detection, effective treatment, and long-term oral wellness for his patients.

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