Fissured Tongue
My Fissured Tongue
By Lawrae B.
When I First Heard My Dentist Say, “You Have Geographic Tongue.”
Hello, Tim.
I’m 20 yrs old and I remember when I first heard my dentist say,
“Oh, you have a geographic tongue.”
I felt like an animal in a zoo. He showed someone else and I felt like I was on exhibit. I’m pretty sure I was around 12 or 13, but I think I had it before that. Although it never was beautiful, as you will see from my photos, it has gotten worse. I actually think it looks worse than any of the other pic’s you had on your site. Except for the picture of severe geographic tongue and fissures. I was so glad to find your site. It was very informative and I did not feel so alone anymore.
A dentist or doctor telling me it’s no big deal, as you know, makes me want to yell- ”Yeah, not to you. You don’t have to deal with it!” I have felt so alone and lonely. It has also affected me socially. I’m a very playful person and I can’t remember ever feeling comfortable just sticking my tongue out at someone. Now that I think of it, it would be great to be able to do that.
But, I’ve always tried to hide my tongue and have worried about people seeing it when I laugh. You can tell by the look of revulsion on their faces. Even my own mother is apologetically disgusted by it. I have tried to keep the same friends I have had since grade school so that I don’t have uncomfortable, embarrassing and humiliating moments. Guys also react to it differently, depending on how weird or understanding they are. Read the rest of this entry »
