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Tongue ring formed a white yellowish bump on the frenulum linguae in it hurts! what could it be??

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Sounds like: an infection drained from the 'ring" location to a tiny lymph gland under the tongue! See your Dentist for an examination! Good Luck Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 4/24/2016

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A member asked:

Tongue ring formed a white yellowish bump on the frenulum linguae in it hurts! what could it be??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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