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Tongue bite while eating
5 days ago I had tongue bite while eating today redness pain almost gone but selling is still there
please see the attached photo
Is there anything suspicious ? Please answer I am really worried about this
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Based on your history and the photographs, I do not notice any obvious suspicious lesion. The swelling appears consistent with a healing traumatic tongue bite. It is common for the pain to improve first, while the swelling may take 1–2 weeks to completely subside.
Next Steps
In the meantime:
* Rinse with warm salt water 3–4 times daily.
* Avoid spicy, hot, and sharp foods.
* Try not to bite the area again while chewing.
* Maintain good oral hygiene
Health Tips
If the swelling persists beyond 2 weeks, increases in size, becomes very painful, develops pus, or you notice difficulty swallowing or speaking, please visit an oral medicine specialist or dentist for a clinical examination.
At present, from the history and the photos provided, it does not appear suspicious, so there is no need to panic. Continue to observe it for a few more days, and it should gradually resolve.
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Hi,,,, don't worry it will take around 7 days to heal ... nothing suspicious it's a small ulce
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Hello Sir. I understand your concern. You need not worry. It must be a traumatic swelling due to accidental biting. It will reduce automatically. Just give it some time to heal. If its painful you can apply Dentogel Ct or Mucopain ointment before food twice daily.
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It will heal can apply homemade ghee or honey over it
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Hello
Looks like normal ulcer there’s nothing to worry will go away in one week to 10 days
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Dr. Rohitash Kumar
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Dholpur
Looking at the picture, it’s not very clear, but still, from what is visible, it seems that nothing very dangerous is there. And it should be taken care of—avoid eating very spicy food, avoid very hot things, and if there is more trouble
Next Steps
visit nearby dentist
Health Tips
avoid spicy food and very hot things
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Dr. Anu Maria Sabu
Dentist
6 yrs exp
Thrissur
Hellow sir
Please dont worry. Its an ulcer /cut in skin caused by trauma (tongue bite).It will heal itself within 7 to 10 days.So no need of tension.
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Dr. Deeksha Sharma
Dentist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Give it time to heal. Avoid hot or spicy food till then.
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Apply local analgesic gel if it is paining.
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If it doesn’t heal in 2 weeks visit a dentist for checkup.
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Dr. Srihari Selvakumar
Dental Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Chennai
Looks like Ulcer so nothing to Worry about that
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Consult a dentist for prescription
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Probiotics will help healing and avoid hot foods
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