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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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Dr. Dell Goodrick answered

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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A member asked:

I've got white growth in my tongue right side they are not painful what are they?

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Dr. Dell Goodrick answered

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