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Enlarged taste buds with white patches on tongue. what are some possibilities as to what may have caused this?

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

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White patches: This could be any number of things, both normal and abnormal. An accurate answer and diagnosis requires additional information and a thorough clinical and visual examination. Any lesion in your mouth that does not resolve within 7-10 days needs to be examined. Call your dentist for an appointment.

Answered 1/26/2017

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A member asked:

Enlarged taste buds with white patches on tongue. what are some possibilities as to what may have caused this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

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