Traditionally, doctors and dentists have depended on the tongue to help them diagnose various diseases. And tongues do have a lot to say. For example, scarlet fever is accompanied by a spotted “strawberry” tongue.
Burning tongue, a very painful condition, affects primarily post-menopausal women and can reflect systemic problems.
Hairy leukoplakia is a common AIDS-related oral lesion. And candidiasis, a fungus infection which coats the tongue white, also says something is wrong.
Now you know why, when you’re asked to stick out your tongue and say…Ahhhhh…
Dr. Andre Azarinfar, a graduate of the prestigious Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, has over 30 years of experience in dentistry, practicing in Sweden, the UK, Italy, and the U.S. He opened his private practice in California in 1999. Dr. Azarinfar is committed to ongoing education, completing over 100 hours of advanced dental training annually. He specializes in a wide range of areas including esthetic restorative and bioesthetic dentistry, complex full-mouth reconstruction, TMJ diagnosis, and holistic, mercury-free treatments. As a Level IV graduate of The OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry, he focuses on providing functional and aesthetic solutions for patients with bite issues, facial pain, and TMJ disorders. Dr. Azarinfar also has post-graduate education in healthcare management from Harvard Business School and dental operations management, ensuring a comprehensive approach to patient care and practice management.
