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Fissured tongue is usually a benign anatomic variant, not a disease. It appears as grooves or cracks on the surface of the tongue and is often genetic or age-related. Most people have no symptoms, but food debris can collect in the fissures and cause irritation or bad breath if oral hygiene is poor. Treatment is simple: good tongue hygiene and routine dental care. If pain, swelling, or color changes develop, that’s when it should be evaluated.
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Dr. Chad on Instagram: "Fissured tongue is usually a benign anatomic variant, not a disease. It appears as grooves or cracks on the surface of the tongue and is often genetic or age-related. Most people have no symptoms, but food debris can collect in the fissures and cause irritation or bad breath if oral hygiene is poor. Treatment is simple: good tongue hygiene and routine dental care. If pain, swelling, or color changes develop, that’s when it should be evaluated."
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