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I have 5 small very painful boils under my tongue?
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See your dentist: You need to see your dentist or an oral surgeon as this is a problem that needs to be seen before we diagnose.
Answered 10/2/2012
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See a dentist.: I don't know why they're there, but possible reasons are trauma (usually from toothbrushing too wildly), herpes virus infection or certain medications can cause this as well as other reasons, i'm sure. See a dentist for proper exam and diagnosis.
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