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A member asked:
Can not brushing your teeth cause movable painless bumps underneath tongue ?
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See a dentist: No but you should have those areas checked by a dentist and please don't stop brushing your teeth.
Answered 4/27/2015
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Tongue anatomy: The painless bumps below your tongue could be your normal anatomy. I'd have your dentist check it out.
Answered 10/12/2015
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