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Roughness on side of tongue/ bumps?
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?
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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.
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Hi it looks normal only from the picture you shared
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do a visit to doctor it might be due to sharp cusp edges
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Looks normal
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No it is not like cancer
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Not everything relates to cancer .
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Sheck sharp edges of tooth
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Hello!
Check for sharp tooth edges.
No! it's not related to cancer.
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
From the picture shared, your tongue looks normal. Visit a dentist for a clinical examination. No need to worry.
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