Roughness on side of tongue/ bumps?

2024-07-04 06:01:51

Asked for Male, 26 Years

Have been a smoker for quite a few years. Recently noticed my tongue has roughness on the sides and some whiteness. Is it the onset of oral cancer?

Answers (8)

Dr. Sargam Makhija

Dentist

2 yrs expGhaziabad

Hi! This image is highly non suggestive of oral cancer onset. Don’t worry or panic.

Next Steps

-Get a smile assessment to check for sharp edges of teeth and bite relation. -Start taking extra measures to keep mouth clean. Use mouthwash everyday before you go to bed (betadine).

Health Tips

Warm water saline rinses 1 hour after every meal. Reduction of smoking.

Answered2024-07-10 10:22:59

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Dr. Asra Shaesta

Dentist

10 yrs expHyderabad

Hi it looks normal only from the picture you shared

Next Steps

do a visit to doctor it might be due to sharp cusp edges

Answered2024-07-07 08:24:42

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Dr. Inavolu Shamini

Dentist

10 yrs expHyderabad

Hello Looks normal

Answered2024-07-06 04:51:18

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Dr. Arvind Mittal

Dentist

16 yrs expJaipur

Hello No it is not like cancer

Answered2024-07-05 11:26:43

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Dr. Shalini Nanda

Hair Transplant Surgeon

10 yrs expBangalore

Sheck sharp edges of tooth

Answered2024-07-04 09:15:40

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Dr. Zoya Rasheed

Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist

13 yrs expHyderabad

Hello! Check for sharp tooth edges. No! it's not related to cancer.

Answered2024-07-04 06:13:29

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Not everything relates to cancer .

Answered2024-07-04 13:31:51

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Dentist

14 yrs expChennai

Hi, From the picture shared, your tongue looks normal. Visit a dentist for a clinical examination. No need to worry.

Answered2024-07-04 06:45:25

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