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I have a white line/bump on the side of my tongue. it's been there for a little over a month now and it's completely painless. i don't smoke.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

GLAD: you are NOT a smoker...the white line/bump is due to an irritation possibly by the sharp edge of a filling!!! Check it out with your DENTIST! Hope this helps! Dr Z

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Answered 4/21/2021

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A member asked:

I have a white line/bump on the side of my tongue. it's been there for a little over a month now and it's completely painless. i don't smoke.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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