The sides (lateral) and undersurface (ventral) of the tongue are high risk sites for the development of oral cancer, most commonly squamous cell carcinoma. (wikipedia.org)
Burning mouth syndrome - this chronic pain disorder commonly involves the tongue. (wikipedia.org)
Most cases of paraneoplastic AN involve an adenocarcinoma,[5] most commonly one arising in the gastrointestinal tract (stomach or liver[3] ) and less commonly in the lungs, ovaries, uterus, breasts, kidneys, prostate or bladder. (medscape.com)
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Motor neuron disease (Lou Gehrig's disease) can cause impaired control of tongue movement, affecting speech and swallowing. (wikipedia.org)
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Caviar tongue - the veins underneath the tongue can become dilated and prominent, giving the undersurface of the tongue a caviar like appearance. (wikipedia.org)
This appearance is the result of indentations of the teeth where the tongue is habitually pressed against the teeth ("tongue thrusting", and example of oral parafunction). (wikipedia.org)
Irregular patches of depapillation form on the tongue giving the appearance of a map. (wikipedia.org)
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This appearance is the result of indentations of the teeth where the tongue is habitually pressed against the teeth ("tongue thrusting", and example of oral parafunction). (wikipedia.org)
When you eat, food particles gather throughout your mouth, sticking to the surfaces of your tongue, in between your teeth, and on your gum tissue. (cvilledentalimplants.com)
Orthodontic treatment can correct jaw and teeth misalignment, and give you an amazing smile in the process. (cvilledentalimplants.com)
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Examples of congenital disorders which affect the tongue include: Aglossia - complete absence of the tongue at birth Ankyloglossia (tongue tie) - where the lingual frenum tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth. (wikipedia.org)
This coating has been identified as a major contributing factor in bad breath (halitosis), which can be managed by brushing the tongue gently with a toothbrush or using special oral hygiene instruments such as tongue scrapers or mouth brushes. (wikipedia.org)
Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by chronic burning sensation on the tongue and other oral mucous membranes in the absences of any identifiable signs or causes. (wikipedia.org)