Tongue Infection
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A tongue infection is an infection that affects the tongue and can be caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses, causing inflammation, discomfort, and changes in the appearance of the tongue's surface.
Common symptoms: redness, burning, pain when eating or speaking, white patches, sores, or a feeling of swelling in the tongue may be present.
Common causes: it is associated with poor oral hygiene, injuries from rubbing or bites, certain fungi such as candidiasis, or low defenses.
Which specialist treats it? The dentist, the general practitioner, and, in specific cases, the infectious disease specialist or the maxillofacial surgeon can assess the condition. If tongue discomfort persists or worsens, it is worth having it reviewed with one of these professionals to identify the cause.
Data on 595 doctors who treat tongue infection
Which specialist treats tongue infection?
A tongue infection is evaluated by a dentist or a general practitioner, and in more complex cases by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or a periodontist. If you have pain, swelling, or persistent sores on your tongue, see one of these specialists. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tongue infection
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Blanca Margarita Lora Aguilar
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Frequently asked questions
What is tongue infection?
A tongue infection is an infection that affects the tongue and can be caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses, causing inflammation, discomfort, and changes in the appearance of the tongue's surface.
Which doctor treats tongue infection?
A tongue infection is evaluated by a dentist or a general practitioner, and in more complex cases by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or a periodontist. If you have pain, swelling, or persistent sores on your tongue, see one of these specialists. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.