Because fissured tongue is typically harmless, it tends to have very little effect on a person’s life. The few exceptions are when there is an underlying condition, such as Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, or when the fissures develop an infection. People with fissured tongues should visit a doctor or dentist if they feel odd sensations on their tongues or if the fissures bleed.

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