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I have a swollen foliate papillae on the left side of my tongue and it is slightly pointed like a skin tag. it is flesh colored and not very painful. i removed part of the top part myself. should i be concerned?
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It should clear: up on it's own. Don't mess with it. See a dentist if it persists.
Answered 4/21/2020
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