its not chronic it just happens different times.when it gets dry it really hurts and it is also white.at first i thougt i was sick,but im not i found that out when i went to the doctor about four times for other mouth problems that the doctor doesnt know why are happening.the doctor said he doesnt know why this could be happen with my tongue.the roof of my mouth is also a little white in some spots. i drink water alot it doesnt seem to help. i havent even touch coffe or cokes for a month.
2006-12-11 03:19:11 · 5 answers · asked by ryan 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Has the doctor seen the white patches on the roof of your mouth and tongue??? This sounds a bit like a fungal infection. You should maybe see a different doctor for a proper diagnosis and relevant treatment, especially if the white patches are flaky, or scrape off. If not try a dentist. Dentists are usually very good with this kind of thing. Good luck and I hope it works out.
2006-12-11 05:14:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There may be many causes to your dry tongue but one possibility is Bell's Palsy which is damage to the Seventh Cranial Nerve. Depending on where the nerve was damaged a dry tongue ( along with a lack of taste sensation) may be the only symptom. Others symptoms include inability to move the muscles of your face (muscles of facial expression), dry nasal cavity, and or dry eye. Bell's Palsy is very common and often happens after cuts to the face due to shaving for example. Or it may result from any other compression of Cranial Nerve VII. People usually get complete recovery in about six months. But see your dentist to be sure.
2006-12-11 15:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by Future DDS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's possible it could be leukoplakia...i suppose, I havent seen it though but there are a few links to definition and pics in my sources. if this looks familiar you need to maybe see a new Dr. 9preferable dentist they are trained for these things) because he should know what this is. I hope this helps.
2006-12-11 14:39:35 · answer #3 · answered by Ash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with a doctor and see if they could give you something for this problem
2006-12-11 11:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by Linda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it sounds like severe dehydration... have u recently had a high fever.. that might be the cause, anyway, drinking water and a electrolytic solution can help
2006-12-11 11:24:03 · answer #5 · answered by mao_nerd90 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋