Tingling Tongue - Surya Dental Care
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AGENDA
• Introduction to Tingling Tongue
• Is Tingling Tongue Serious?
• Common Causes of Tingling Tongue
• Specific Causes of Tip of Tongue Tingling
• Treatment for Tingling Tongue
• When to Seek Medical Help
• Key Takeaways
• Contact and Further Information
Introduction to Tingling Tongue
• Tingling tongue, medically referred to as paresthesia, is 
characterized by a prickling or numbing sensation on the tongue.
• This sensation can also occur in other body parts such as hands and 
feet, often described as 'pins and needles.'
• Commonly, tingling may arise from temporary conditions like nerve 
compression or more serious underlying health issues.
• The feeling can vary in intensity and may be accompanied by other 
symptoms, depending on the cause.
Common Causes of Tingling Tongue
Pressure on Nerves Vitamin Deficiency Allergic Reactions
Tingling occurs when nerves are Deficiencies in vitamins, especially B12, New foods or known allergies can 
compressed, often due to sleeping can impair nerve function, leading to trigger tingling, often accompanied by 
positions or tongue positioning. tingling. swelling or rashes.
Oral Conditions Neurological Disorders Anxiety and Stress
Conditions like geographic tongue or Serious conditions like multiple sclerosis Emotional stress may lead to physical 
oral thrush can cause tingling or strokes can manifest as tongue symptoms, including tingling in the 
sensations in the tongue. tingling. tongue.
Specific Causes of Tip 
of Tongue Tingling
Nerve Damage
Burning Mouth Syndrome Irritation or Injury
This condition involves a burning or Rare instances of nerve damage, 
Accidental biting, scalding from hot 
tingling sensation at the tip of the particularly after dental 
foods, or irritation from acidic 
tongue, often accompanied by dry procedures, can cause tingling or 
substances can lead to temporary 
mouth and linked to hormonal numbness at the tip of the tongue 
tingling at the tongue's tip, 
changes or nutritional deficiencies. due to temporary effects on cranial 
resolving once the irritation nerves.
subsides.
When to Seek Medical Help
Persistent Tingling Difficulty Swallowing
If tingling in the tongue lasts longer than a few Difficulty swallowing may indicate a serious 
days, it is important to consult a healthcare condition that needs immediate medical 
provider for evaluation. attention.
Signs of Stroke Accompanying Symptoms
Symptoms such as sudden confusion, trouble If tingling is accompanied by fever, sores, or 
speaking, weakness on one side of the body, or other unusual symptoms, seeking medical help 
facial drooping require urgent medical care. is advised.
Key Takeaways
Causes of Tingling Tongue Self-Care Measures Seek Medical Advice
Common causes include pressure To alleviate symptoms, maintain Persistent tingling, especially with 
on nerves, vitamin B12 deficiency, proper hydration, ensure adequate difficulty swallowing or signs of 
allergic reactions, and anxiety. vitamin intake, and practice stroke, requires immediate medical 
Identifying the cause is crucial for relaxation techniques. Adjust consultation to rule out serious 
effective treatment. positions to relieve nerve pressure. conditions.
Contact and Further 
Information
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Dental Care
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