Why Does My Frenulum Hurt?

The following things may cause you to experience pain at or around your lingual frenulum: an injury to your mouth. vitamin deficiencies like those of B12, folate, and iron which can lead to pain in the tongue. certain mouthwashes, which can lead to tongue irritation.

Can you injure your frenulum?

The piece of skin between your lips and gums or under your tongue (frenulum) may tear or rip. Usually this type of injury will heal without stitches. It is generally not a concern unless the tear was caused by physical or sexual abuse.

Why does my tongue tie hurt?

If the tongue is tied down, it cannot move properly, and this usually leads to a smaller mouth, jaw, and palate. In turn, a narrowed or small jaw may move sub-optimally, which can result in pain in the temporomandibular joint that connects the mandible to the skull.