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I've got white growth in my tongue right side they are not painful what are they?
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Have it checked: White growths on the tongue can be many things. It would be a smart idea to have it checked. It may be leukoplakia. See a dentist for an oral cancer screening to rule out any potential lesions that should be attended to.
Answered 7/6/2015
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