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Suggest Treatment For Traumatic Ulcer On Tongue
Question: A while back I bit the side of my tongue so hard that it left a scar. That has all cleared up, but now I have a white patch in that area that hurts, feels like an ulcer but has never gotten better. Should I go see my dentist?
Brief Answer:
Consult with ENT Specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam,
I have gone through your query, medication; it suggests that you may be suffering from the traumatic ulcer.
For this I suggest you that better to consult with ENT specialist instead of dentist.
ENT specialist has much knowledge about the tongue diseases.
Please send me the image of your tongue to reach the near diagnosis and exclusion of the other disease and for better answering.
Thanks
Consult with ENT Specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam,
I have gone through your query, medication; it suggests that you may be suffering from the traumatic ulcer.
For this I suggest you that better to consult with ENT specialist instead of dentist.
ENT specialist has much knowledge about the tongue diseases.
Please send me the image of your tongue to reach the near diagnosis and exclusion of the other disease and for better answering.
Thanks
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