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What would happen my tongue jut the tip touch nail polish?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Bad taste: You should not ingest finger nail polish, but touching with tongue may cause bad taste and a colorful tongue.

Answered 4/13/2021

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