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I floss,brush my teeth alot i have spit in my mouth every morninf its yellow in smells i just seen that i have bumps in the back of tongue?
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See below: Use a tongue scraper in addition to your brushing and flossing regimen for optimal results.
Answered 1/31/2021
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Yellowish spit: You may have a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection. Smell may be sulfur. Bumps on tongue, by the way, may be normal papillae. Please see your Dentist. Consultation with an ENT may be required also.
Answered 5/28/2017
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