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?
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. 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 HY Chat Doctor. I would advise you consult your doctor and start with multivitamin. 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 HY