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What Is The Bald Spot On The Tip Of My Tongue?

I am worried since my tongue is developing kind of a bald spot on the tip of my tongue. At first I thought it was due to my retainer rubbing it raw since I have a turner dial in my retainer right where the spot started. However I have not worn my retainer for a couple of weeks and the spot is getting bigger. What is happening?
posted on Sun, 13 Jul 2014
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The symptoms you have mentioned suggests the condition called Bald tongue which is caused by a many etiological causes including anemia ,vitamin deficiency,infections,poor hydration having low saliva and also allergic reactions to tooth paste ,retainers and many others.

I would advice you consult your doctor and start with multivitamis .If you take alcohol ,spicy food avoid this .

The doctor will prescribe you a topical gel containing prednisone which will help in the healing.

Consult the dentist before reusing the retainer.Maintain a good oral hygiene with proper brushing and flossing .Keep your oral cavity hydrated with having lots of fluids.

Hope this was useful.

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What Is The Bald Spot On The Tip Of My Tongue?

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. The symptoms you have mentioned suggests the condition called Bald tongue which is caused by a many etiological causes including anemia ,vitamin deficiency,infections,poor hydration having low saliva and also allergic reactions to tooth paste ,retainers and many others. I would advice you consult your doctor and start with multivitamis .If you take alcohol ,spicy food avoid this . The doctor will prescribe you a topical gel containing prednisone which will help in the healing. Consult the dentist before reusing the retainer.Maintain a good oral hygiene with proper brushing and flossing .Keep your oral cavity hydrated with having lots of fluids. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.