A member asked:

I've been scrubbing tongue with toothbrush and baking soda. now 1 of bumps at back is hard and very sore. how do l make it better? do they fall off?

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Sounds as if you: have been very aggressive and traumatized one of the large taste buds ( Circumvallate papillae) at the back of the tongue. Back off a bit and let it heal. The rarely if ever fall off.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Take it easy...: Relax with the tongue brushing and try not to irritate the papillae... the area should heal by itself.

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