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Taste buds on back of tongue are red, prominent, swollen, but painless. they form a v-shape, but look different than normal. should i see doctor?
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Inflamed tissue: These are your circumvallate papilla( taste buds) and they are inflamed. Warm salt water rinses and time will heal.
Answered 1/15/2018
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See dentist: Taste buds are normally large and red, but you can certainly call your dentist to have them evaluated.
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