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Complications
By Mayo Clinic staffComplications and problems that geographic tongue may cause or be associated with include:
- Tongue discomfort
- Sensitivity to cigarette smoke, spicy foods, acidic foods and some toothpaste
- Anxiety about the appearance of your tongue
Geographic tongue is a benign condition. That is, it doesn't pose any threat to your health or cause any major health problems.
References
- Shulman JD, et al. Prevalence and risk factors associated with geographic tongue among U.S. adults. Oral Diseases. 2006;12:381-386.
- Assimakopoulos D, et al. Benign migratory glossitis or geographic tongue: An enigmatic oral lesion. American Journal of Medicine. 2002;113:751-755.
- Jainkittivong A, et al. Geographic tongue: Clinical characteristics of 188 cases. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 2005;6(1):123-135.
- Gonsalves W, et al. Common oral lesions: Part I. Superficial mucosal lesions. American Family Physician. 2007;75:501-507.
