oh ouch! that sounds painful! for those who don't know the frenulum linguae (sometimes called the lingual frenulum) is that piece of sail-like tissue that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth. you're wise to be concerned about infection. the main sign you should watch for is a fever over 101f along with generally feeling crappy -- as if you might be coming down with the flu. those would both be indications to seek medication attention. in the meantime you might try gently rinsing with antiseptic mouthwash a couple of times a day (don't go overboard with this as that could be counterproductive). you can continue to brush your teeth but spit gently. the good news is your tongue (and mouth in general) tend to heal quickly. you probably will be all healed up within a couple of weeks tops. if your frenulum linguae doesn't heal or if it gets swollen angry and red then i'd suggest you see a doctor. chances are you won't have to resort to that though. hope this helps!
can i still brush my teeth after tearing my frenulum linguae? . i was brushing my teeth this morning when i shoved my toothbrush underneath my tongue. in the process i tore my frenulum linguae and i'm a little worried. i don't have any insurance so can i continue eating and drinking? can i continue brushing? is there some over the counter medication i can take so my mouth does not become infected?