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Smooth, pale patches on tongue. what could this be?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Geographic tongue: This condition manifests itself in a percentage of the population. It is usually not painful and is so named because it changes and looks similar to a map. If painful, see a dentist as it could be a vitamin deficiency.

Answered 1/1/2014

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