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Q: My Mouth - Geography tongue - spots all over my tongue !!
asked by: Prslespaul on August 2nd, 2007
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One day i woke up and look at my tongue and i have spots all over it. i googled up what appeared to be something called Geography tongue. I also get canker sores sometimes. I was wondering if my mouth is dirty or; what or do i need a special tooth paste to prevent this. i bought a mouth wash and this Listerine tooth paste thats suppose to kill germs and bacteria but i still get it sometimes. Any Suggestions?
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TMJWorld
replied on August 29th, 2007
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Hey
its actually called geographic tongue. I have it. when its really bad i use salt water and it seems to get better.
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jcottle11
replied on May 31st, 2008
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Geographic Tongue
Geographic tongue is the appearance of whitish striations or circular patches on the surface of the tongue, the consequence of either mouth-breathing during sleep or poor fitting dentures. It is harmless and is not associated with a bacterial infection of any type. The presence of canker sores is thought to arise from a virus, again not associated with geographic tongue

While geographic tongue is a common occurrence, it does not mean that what you're observing is necessarily geographic tongue. People who have been prescribed certain antibiotics can experience an oral yeast infection which can be similar appearance to geographic tongue. Relief is gained by swishing a teaspoon of vinegar in the mouth each morning for several days until the patches are gone.

In cases where the patches are chronic and unchanging from day to day, are located on the inner palate or soft tissues, Leukoplakia is also a consideration.

If symptoms remain for more than 2 weeks, it's always wise to discuss symptoms with your primary care physician. Additionally, internet forums and any information posted in response to questions should never be construed as medical advice, nor supplant the need to be directly evaluated by your doctor.

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areeyab
replied on July 25th, 2008
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geography tongue
yer its common, i had it since i was little, it is off and on, but when it starts to irrite me i drink milk, because if i eat spicy, sweet or soure stuff then it pops back up but i am use to it now, but my friends think its grose lol. oh and if you smoke... it makes it worse x
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TMJWorld
replied on July 25th, 2008
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i have it constantly--it doesnt bother me at all---im extremely sensitive to heat but that is about it. (by heat i mean spice)
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