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Does anyone know anything about geographic tongue causes?
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Usually painless: True geographic tongue is painless and requires no treatment. If your tongue is irritated then something is irritating it. This could be a medication, cigarette smoke, a certain toothpaste. If irritated talk to your doctor or dentist, or if persistent, an ent.
Answered 12/9/2013
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