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Should The Hanging Piece Of Skin On The Tongue Be Cut?

I'm 31 years old 6'1 ft and 75kg. I bite the front side of my tongue 6 mths ago and it left a small piece dangling from my tongue. I had went to see doctor and he said it is because I bite my tongue and now it grew back wil slight whitish and pretty much normal. This small piece is a bit annoying me as I would feel is not smooth on my tongue. Should I cut it off or just left it be?
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand..

As per your complain as you bit off the tip of your tongue and a small piece git torn and hanging it can be a piece of mucosa..
Now as it has grown back, is painless you need not to cut it off as it can lead to severe pain, inflammation as well as there can be infection.
You find it smooth as due to injury it might be lacking taste buds..
Do not worry as there is nothing abnormal and gradually you will develop a habit of it being over the tongue and will not annoy any more but cutting it off is a bad idea and you should not do it at all..
You can also consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can do a clinical evaluation and advised you accordingly..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Should The Hanging Piece Of Skin On The Tongue Be Cut?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand.. As per your complain as you bit off the tip of your tongue and a small piece git torn and hanging it can be a piece of mucosa.. Now as it has grown back, is painless you need not to cut it off as it can lead to severe pain, inflammation as well as there can be infection. You find it smooth as due to injury it might be lacking taste buds.. Do not worry as there is nothing abnormal and gradually you will develop a habit of it being over the tongue and will not annoy any more but cutting it off is a bad idea and you should not do it at all.. You can also consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can do a clinical evaluation and advised you accordingly.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.