Small cut on tongue

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Small cut on tongue

Asked for Male, 42 Years

I have small cut on my left side edge of tounge. This is on and off, observing since 3 months,no pain, no burn, visited to the dentist, she suggested for biopsy and head and neck surgeon. Visited head and neck , ent specialist surgeon, he suggested to the dental surgeon after examin as G18 teeth is sharp and causing the same issue, this need to be treat. Now is biopsy require? as head snd neck surgeon did not prescribe for.

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Dr. Satish Nair

Head and Neck Surgeon 32 yrs exp Bangalore

Biopsy not required as it appears benign

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Dr. Nafisa Parveen ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 18 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nafisa Parveen

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 18 yrs exp Delhi

If there's any sharp dental edge that should be managed first. If the ulcer not heal biopsy should be done.