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What do you think about my big papilla? it is half brown.you can see it in my gallery.it is on the left of the picture, at the top of the tongue.

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Dr. Forrest Jones answered

Normal: Though attention-getting, these are normal "taste buds" and you need need not worry.

Answered 6/27/2018

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A member asked:

What do you think about my big papilla? it is half brown.you can see it in my gallery.it is on the left of the picture, at the top of the tongue.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Forrest Jones answered

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