What does scalloped tongue look like?
People with scalloped tongue have tongues with indented, rippled, or scalloped edges. Scalloping is the most noticeable on the outermost sides of the tongue. Scalloped tongue is sometimes called rippled tongue, crenated tongue, piecrust tongue, or lingua indenta.
What does a scalloped tongue indicate?
A scalloped, or wavy, tongue can indicate an underlying health condition, such as sleep apnea, a vitamin deficiency, anxiety, and low thyroid or hormone levels. If you notice that your tongue is scalloped around the edges, you may want to consult with your medical doctor to diagnose the health issue.
What does ridges on your tongue mean?
If you have fissures in your tongue, it’s likely no cause for concern. In fact, certain types of grooves or cracks are considered simply a variation of a normal tongue. Sometimes called a plicated or scrotal tongue, this condition is often harmless.
What causes a scalloped tongue?
Medical conditions that can cause the tongue to become enlarged: Amyloidosis Neoplastic growth Canker sore Scarlet fever Thyroid disorders Hypothyroidism (absence/insufficiency of thyroid hormones; underactive thyroid gland) Autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s
Why is my tongue scalloped?
Those with scalloped tongue have indented, rippled, or scalloped edges along the sides of their tongue. A scalloped tongue can be the result of macroglossia, which is an inflammation or abnormal enlargement of the tongue. It can be a symptom of other conditions that do not enlarge the tongue.
Is scalloped tongue caused by TMJ?
TMJ is a jaw condition that can cause scalloped tongue. It’s an issue with your jaw joint where it pushes your teeth and tongue together which of course can cause scalloping. If this is the case you will likely also be waking up with tension headaches and jaw/neck pain.
Why does my tongue have wavy edges?
A swollen scalloped tongue can be due to food allergies, hypothyroidism (most common cause Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis), or vitamin B12 deficiency. TMJ dysfunction can also cause a scalloped tongue.