AboutSteven C. Scherr, D.D.S. Expertise Comprehensive Dentistry, TMJ Dysfunction Therapy, and Cosmetic Dentistry. Nineteen years of experience including hospital residency (Sinai Hospital of Baltimore), and training at the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. Currently in private rehabilitative practice.
Experience I was the Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School in 1981. I served as a General Practice Resident at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in 1981-82, and have been in private dental practice since that time. My practice is now located in Owings Mills, MD, a suburb of Baltimore. My studies at The L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Florida has enriched my practice and my patients. It was there that I learned the true meaning of excellence.
Yesterday I bit into a tic tac mint and the sharp edge of the candy poked the outer edge surface of my tongue. I looked at it, expecting a cut, but instead was a small blood blister. It was a blister about 3 millimeters round and brownish red and firm. I popped it (which was difficult to do because it did not want to pop) and now the area is flat and healing nicely. My question is, why did I get a blood blister instead of a cut? Does it happen to a lot of people to get a blister from a food poke? Is this a common occurrence? Will this keep happening to me with sharp food or candy?
Thank you!
Answer Kathy,
A blister forms when the tongue is traumatized, but the outer surface of the tongue is not penetrated. Bleeding occurs just beneath the surface to create a small sack filled with blood. When the blood clots, a firm bruise will form.
This is likely an isolated incident. If it does reoccur regularly, it would be best to see a physician for blood tests to see if there is a physical cause.
