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A member asked:
Red bump on the side of my tongue (prone to canker sores but this turned white, then went down, and rose up again). worriedit cancerous or infection?
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Could be: Could be as simple as a traumatic irritation. Why don't you see your Dentist for an examination, differential diagnosis, and treatment plan or observation.
Answered 8/8/2017
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