Our tongues can reveal a surprising amount about our overall wellbeing, yet many people rarely give this muscular organ a second glance until something looks slightly out of the ordinary. Two conditions that often cause confusion and a fair bit of worry are fissured tongue and geographic tongue. Whilst they can occur together and share some overlapping features, they are distinct conditions with their own causes, appearances and implications for dental health. This article aims to clear up the confusion and give you a proper understanding of what's actually going on when you notice changes to your tongue's surface. At a glance Fissured tongue is characterized by deep grooves on…