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Large white bumps at the back off my tongue and there is like a white gradient that goes from the back to the front of my tongue which literally does not scrape off. ?
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Papillae: You may be referring to the circumvallate papillae on your tongue. For further peace of mind, see your local dentist for an exam.
Answered 8/17/2020
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