We roll it, wiggle it, and wag it \u2013 without it, we can\u2019t speak, chew, swallow, taste, whistle, lick, slurp, and laugh. Your tongue is a mobile, dexterous group of muscles that affects every movement in and out of your mouth. Its surface is covered with small, fleshy protuberances called papilla, which contain most of your taste buds. And like any other muscle in the body, it can experience pain, swelling, discolorations, and difficulty moving. If you notice any of the following changes in color, texture, or pain level on your tongue, contact your dentist to schedule a thorough examination. While some conditions are not serious, others will require medical attention to resolve.<\/p>\n
Any change in size, shape, color, texture or appearance of the tongue should be reported to your dentist to determine the severity and best course of treatment. At home, work proper tongue care into your oral hygiene routine \u2013 brush your tongue every day along with your teeth, to prevent the buildup of bacteria. Make sure your dental hardware fits correctly, to avoid rubbing or irritating the sides and surface of the tongue. And if you have an unusual lump, bump, sore, or lesion that\u2019s been present on the tongue for more than two weeks, contact<\/a> Boyett Family Dentistry to schedule an appointment for a mouth exam and oral cancer screening<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We roll it, wiggle it, and wag it \u2013 without it, we can\u2019t speak, chew, swallow, taste, whistle, lick, slurp, and laugh. Your tongue is a mobile, dexterous group of muscles that affects every movement in and out of your mouth. Its surface is covered with small, fleshy protuberances called papilla, which contain most of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":3166,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n