The kind of doctor that treats mouth and tongue problems is an ENT, oral and maxillofacial surgeon and otolaryngologist.
You should see an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) for tongue issues as they specialize in the ear, nose, throat, and related structures, including the tongue.
The reason it's called otolaryngology is because otolaryngology is derived from the Greek root words: otos (ear), rhino (nose), laryngo (windpipe) and logos (science).
The word otolaryngology is a shorter word for the word otorhinolaryngology.
An otorhinolaryngologist is a doctor who specializes in and has studied, trained in and treats diseases of the nose, ears, throat, neck, head and face.
Conditions that an otolaryngologist treats include conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat and mouth including dizziness, head and neck problems, head and neck cancer, sinusitis, chronic ear diseases, hoarseness, nasal obstruction etc.
An otolaryngologist also can perform neck surgeries and head surgeries including surgeries on the face, neck, nose, throat, mouth and ears.
An otolaryngologist head and neck surgeon provides medical and/ or surgical therapy for the prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws, and the other head and neck systems.
While some otolaryngologists have a more general practice, others are more specialized.
Examples include rhinologists (nose), laryngologists (throat), and otologists (ears).
A primary care doctor can refer you to an otolaryngologist in your area.
If you are suffering from ringing in the ears, pressure or pain in your face, or inflammation in your throat, you may need treatment from an ENT specialist.
Otolaryngologist” is just another word for the same medical specialty as an ENT - an ear, nose, and throat specialist.
The only difference is that ENT is easier to remember and pronounce.