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3 days ago i got my left backtooth pulled out. i saw a little yelowish bump on my tongue and it hurts. could it be a tonsil stone on my tongue?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yellowish bump: This would need to be personally examined to determine what it is and whether or not it requires treatment. It's not a good idea to venture diagnostic guesses over the internet. You can either wait two weeks to see if it complete resolves on its own or see a dentist for a proper evaluation.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No: No. Tonsil stones do not occur on the tongue. It might be related (abrasion from instrument) to the tooth extraction. If not resolved in a week or so, see an oral surgeon to assess the mass.

Answered 12/13/2016

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Yellowish bump: Not much to go on. No, tonsil stones are specific to the tonsils. If "bump" does not resolve in 10-14 days, have it examined by your Dentist or, preferably, an Oral Surgeon.

Answered 12/16/2016

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