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A member asked:

I think i brushed my tongue to hard and now it feels weird on one spot will this go away ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Aleks Radovic answered

Most likely: this "weird spot" is secondary to trauma from brushing. I am confident it will go away within days. Best of luck!

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2016

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