For the most part, the human tongue is intended to remain within the general curve of your dentition. However, it is possible for it to extend and broaden so as to serve a wide range of roles. Sometimes, the tongue can extend beyond its average location and come in contact with your teeth while biting.
In most instances, biting on your tongue occurs accidentally while eating; however, there are some unfortunate moments where something like an accidental blow to the head or the chin can cause you to severely bite down on your tongue.
For a time like this, you might need to administer some basic first-aid while assessing the need for advanced care from a dental professional like our dentista, Dr. Joseph Rajabi and Dr. Reza Rajabi.
If you can’t clearly see the severity of the damage to your tongue due to excess blood in your mouth, you might want to try gently rinsing your mouth with a lukewarm salt water rinse. This might also help soothe the traumatized tissues.  Â
If your tongue is bleeding excessively, you might try wrapping the area in a few layers of sterile gauze. Then, gently press your tongue to the roof of your mouth and seek immediate emergency care.
If you are in the Riverside, California, area, and if you have recently suffered a serious tongue injury or some other form of oral trauma, you should call 951-360-0696 and seek emergency treatment at New Age Dental.