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What are these ball-like objects under my tongue?
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Salivary ducts: If they are about the size of bb's, then they are normal salivary ducts. If you lift your tongue while looking at them in the mirror, they may squirt out. Normal and nothng to worry about.
Answered 5/3/2013
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Blood vessels: The ball like objects are usually blood vessels in the tongue.
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