A tongue laceration refers to a deep cut or tear in the surface of the tongue. It can occur anywhere on the tongue, including on its underside. A cut tongue can cause significant pain and bleeding.

A new review warns that tongue piercings can damage teeth, gums, and even pose rare but serious systemic risks, urging patients and clinicians to weigh the dangers carefully. Piercings can trigger ...

STAMFORD (AP) -- Authorities say a Connecticut woman repelled a sexual assault by biting nearly an inch off an assailant's tongue. Stamford police said the woman bit the man's tongue Thursday after he ...

We all have tastebuds, and some of us even have more textured tongues than others, but you know an out-of-place tongue bump when you see one. It could be swollen, discolored, or even painful. Such ...

A person can sometimes require stitches on the tongue for tongue wounds, but they are rarely necessary. However, they can help large or wide wounds heal. To help a wound heal, a healthcare ...

If you've peered into the mirror recently and have seen a slightly concerning bunch of spots on your tongue, you may have felt a little alarmed. After all, an army of raised, pink bumps doesn't ...