Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It FeelsCommon CausesUncommon CausesTreatmentWhen to Have a Dental Exam
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Table of Contents
How It Feels
Common Causes
Uncommon Causes
Treatment
When to Have a Dental Exam
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How Under Tongue Pain Feels
Thetongueis a muscular organ in the mouth that aids indigestion, taste, speech, and breathing.Due to its many uses, when someone experiences tongue pain, it can greatly affect their well-being. The pain can feel different from person to person and will depend on the cause of pain and location.
Under tongue pain may feel like:
The pain can get worse when eating, drinking, or talking.
A Word From VerywellIt is always safer to seek help from your dentist or family healthcare provider, especially if you are experiencing swelling around the tongue. If you know the cause, such as a sore from hard or hot food, monitor it to see if it goes away within two weeks.—BRIAN T. LUONG, DMD
A Word From Verywell
It is always safer to seek help from your dentist or family healthcare provider, especially if you are experiencing swelling around the tongue. If you know the cause, such as a sore from hard or hot food, monitor it to see if it goes away within two weeks.—BRIAN T. LUONG, DMD
It is always safer to seek help from your dentist or family healthcare provider, especially if you are experiencing swelling around the tongue. If you know the cause, such as a sore from hard or hot food, monitor it to see if it goes away within two weeks.
—BRIAN T. LUONG, DMD
Common Causes of Under Tongue Pain
Uncommon Causes of Under Tongue Pain
Some of the less commonly seen reasons someone may have under tongue pain include:
Bumps or Sores Under the TongueBumps or sores that appear under the tongue can be from canker sores or blocked salivary glands.They often go away on their own but may need medical attention if they get worse.
Bumps or Sores Under the Tongue
Bumps or sores that appear under the tongue can be from canker sores or blocked salivary glands.They often go away on their own but may need medical attention if they get worse.
How to Treat Under Tongue Pain
Under tongue pain must be treated based on its underlying cause. It will often get better on its own or with conservative treatment such asover-the-counter pain relievers.
Glossitis (swelling of the tongue) has several different underlying causes. Contacting a healthcare provider is vital to determining the cause and finding the best treatment to resolve the swelling.
Dental examsare recommended every six months. Having the gums, teeth, and mouth examined to ensure proper oral health can help.
Additional dental exams may be necessary when:
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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.MedlinePlus.Tongue problems.MedlinePlus.Canker sore.MedlinePlus.Glossitis.Nationwide Children’s.Ranula.Johns Hopkins.Salivary stones.Penn Medicine.Salivary gland tumor.MedlinePlus.Ludwig angina.MedlinePlus.Dental exam.
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
MedlinePlus.Tongue problems.MedlinePlus.Canker sore.MedlinePlus.Glossitis.Nationwide Children’s.Ranula.Johns Hopkins.Salivary stones.Penn Medicine.Salivary gland tumor.MedlinePlus.Ludwig angina.MedlinePlus.Dental exam.
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MedlinePlus.Canker sore.
MedlinePlus.Glossitis.
Nationwide Children’s.Ranula.
Johns Hopkins.Salivary stones.
Penn Medicine.Salivary gland tumor.
MedlinePlus.Ludwig angina.
MedlinePlus.Dental exam.
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