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The tongue papillae, including the taste buds, can become inflamed. A sore tongue is not always a sign of something more serious. The tongue should be included in good dental health habits. Over time, smoking can make the tongue more sensitive to heat and cold.
Burning tongue syndrome can cause this sensation on your tongue or in other areas of your mouth, like the inside of your cheeks, gums, lips, or palate. You may even feel at times like you have eaten extremely hot foods and have scalded your tongue.