What are the red dots on my tongue?

Visual DX: Hi, it’s hard to say without a picture but there is a great app that may be able to help you get a diagnosis without being seen in person by a dermatologist. The app is called VisualDX and is one of the best, if not the best out there. Many clinicians, including myself, use it. Just snap a photo and it gives you a list of possible diagnoses. Good luck!

Red dots: Size, location, duration, sensitivity? Not enough room here to list all the causes of red dots in the oral cavity. Please see your Dentist for differential diagnosis.

Taste buds: The taste buds can sometimes show up as dots on the tongue.

If you are not: looking at garden variety taste buds- consult with your dentist. These lesions would need to be examined, a history obtained & other tests may be necessary in order to diagnose them.