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Hi, ummmm i just found a bump with white in the middle of it on the side my tongue .....what could it be ? looks like a small pimple.. help me please
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Small pimple: If it's still there in two weeks, get it seen. I'm betting it's an infected salivary gland.
Answered 8/17/2017
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Painful?: If it is should go away within a week to two, if it is not painful, then could be extra keratin on side of tongue from tongue thrusting or brauxisem.
Answered 1/27/2018
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