The tongue plays a fundamental role because it perceives flavors, complements chewing, and articulates words and sounds.
Fissured tongue, scrotal tongue, or plicated tongue, is a condition characterized by the appearance of fissures, cracks, or clefts in the dorsum of the tongue.
● Geographical language ● Pernicious anemia ● Sjögren’s syndrome ● Psoriasi ● Acromegaly
Cleft tongue affects 10 or 20% of the population, primarily men. It is much more common in older people.
Use tongue scrapers or toothbrushes with integrated tongue cleaner.
If you suffer from a condition that reduces saliva secretion, use artificial saliva supplements and/or sugar-free gum to stimulate its production.