What is the reason for teeth marks on the tongue

The so-called tooth marks on the tongue refer to the edge of the tongue where you can see the marks of teeth. This is also called the phenomenon of tooth marks on the surface of the tongue. It seems that the tongue is too enlarged, resulting in pressure and collision from the edge of the teeth. In fact, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, this has a lot to do with some external factors. For example, spleen and stomach disorders and yang deficiency may cause such symptoms. In addition to the tooth marks on the tongue, it often causes loose and greasy stools and a weak pulse. At this time, you must pay attention to your diet and develop good living habits for health care. It is best to quit smoking and drinking, get enough rest, and try to eat less greasy food and eat more light food that helps improve immunity.

Causes

1. Tongue with tooth marks is mostly caused by an enlarged tongue that is compressed by the edge of the teeth. Therefore, tongue with tooth marks is often seen together with an enlarged tongue. It is mostly caused by spleen deficiency and is the main symptom of deficiency syndrome. If the tongue is pale and moist, it means the spleen is weak and cold and dampness are excessive.

2. The cause of tooth-marked tongue is mostly due to spleen deficiency that cannot transport and transform water and dampness. The dampness is blocked in the tongue and the tongue becomes swollen. The tooth marks are formed by the compression of the teeth. Therefore, tooth marks are often seen together with a swollen and tender tongue. On the one hand, due to the edema of the tongue, it belongs to the deficiency of spleen yang and the excess of dampness. On the other hand, due to the relaxation of the tongue muscles and insufficient opening of the mouth, it belongs to the deficiency of spleen qi.

Clinical manifestations

Pale white, moist and with tooth marks, it indicates excessive cold and dampness.

Pale red with tooth marks indicates spleen or qi deficiency;

Red and swollen mouth with teeth marks on the edges, mostly due to damp heat and phlegm stagnation;

In short, it can be divided into two types: Qi deficiency and Yang deficiency:

⑴ Qi deficiency type: weak spleen, main symptoms: pale tongue, thin white tongue coating, plump and tender tongue, tooth marks on the edges of the tongue, pale or yellowish complexion, shortness of breath and laziness to speak, heavy head and swollen body, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, decreased appetite, abdominal distension after eating, nausea and vomiting, loose stools, and weak pulse. Treatment principle: tonify the middle and replenish Qi.

⑵ Yang deficiency type: Main symptoms: pale tongue, moist and slippery tongue surface, round, plump and tender tongue with teeth marks on the edges. Pale or dark complexion, fatigue, lethargy and love of lying down, bland mouth without thirst, poor appetite, cold pain in the abdomen, relieved by warmth, cold stomach and limbs, clear urine and loose stools, or edema, and a deep and weak pulse. Treatment principle: spicy and warm to tonify Yang.