A HEALTH CONDITION CALLED ‘FISSURED TONGUE’ WHICH YOU SHOULD KNOW

Fissured tongue is a benign condition that causes grooves on the surface of your tongue. You’re more likely to have them if you have geographic tongue or a condition like Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome or Down syndrome. But the fissures themselves are harmless. Good oral hygiene can prevent a fissured tongue from causing issues like bad breath.

Causes

Genetic Factors

Often inherited; tends to run in families, More common in males and older adults.

Aging and Nutritional Deficiencies

Especially vitamin B-complex deficiencies (e.g., B2, B3, B6, B12) and iron deficiency. Fissures tend to deepen and become more pronounced with age. May also present with burning sensation or soreness.

Geographic Tongue (Benign Migratory Glossitis)

Often coexists with fissured tongue. Characterized by red patches with white borders that change location over time.

Dehydration or Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) and Systemic Diseases

Examples: Psoriasis, diabetes, Can exaggerate the appearance of fissures. or Crohn’s disease (less commonly).

In conclusion , You should seek medical or dental advice if the fissures are painful or become infected, there’s burning, discoloration, or persistent irritation.