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