To prevent glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Diet
- Spices (in the sense of chemical irritation).
- Vital substance deficiency – vitamin A, C, respectively, iron deficiency anemia (iron), pernicious anemia (vitamin B12; folic acid).
- Consumption of stimulants (in the sense of chemical irritation).
- Alcohol
- Tobacco (smoking)
Injuries, poisonings, and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98).
- Allergic reaction, v.a.
- Food
- Dental fillings
- Dentures
- Injuries to the tongue caused by dentures, tooth edges, etc.
