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I have a bump on the tip of your tongue, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Bumps: Bumps and other lesions in the mouth should be evaluated by your regular dentist or an oral surgeon if it remains longer than two weeks. Most are benign growths (that should be removed anyway), but not all. Always better to know what it is and play it safe.

Answered 4/27/2015

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