No, the 1997 2.0 sohc. Ford escort is Not a interference engine. It is a Freewheeling type. Interference refers to the non-ability of the engine to freewheel out of valve time. Interference engines DO cause damage if the timing belt breaks.
As a pediatrician this is a common concern I hear from parents of newborns. Sticking your tongue out is better known as tongue protrusion. It is when the tongue sticks out beyond the lip border for all to see. Since tongue protrusion is one of the Characteristics of Down syndrome, new parents often ask,
Accidentally biting your tongue is a common behavior that sometimes happens when you chew foods, speak, or otherwise get tongue-tied. If it is a small bite, it will heal within the same day. If you bite it a little deeper, then it takes around 3 to 5 days (or maybe up to a week) for healing without medical treatment.