Tongue biting is mainly seen in children which occurs due to bruxism, facial muscle spasm, and sleep apnea. It causes tongue bleeding, pain, redness, and swelling of the tongue. The treatment involves the management of the underlying disease. The mouthguards are also used to prevent tongue biting at night.
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I have white spots on my tongue. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have two white spots on my tongue that do not cause pain. The spots disappear for some time and reappear after a few days. I am taking insulin injections. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the images attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems like the white patches might be due to occasional bites on the front teeth causing hyperkeratinization of the area. Do not worry, as it is a normal reaction of the soft tissues... Read Full »
Is my baby chewing his tongue due to teething?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 4 months old and started chewing on his tongue. Is this due to teething? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Teething usually starts about six months of age, but at this time kids try to pet objects more often in the mouth because that is the way they try to learn about objects. It is very natural. But if your child is continually biting on the tongue and not occasionally, ... Read Full »
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