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Is it normal that tongue piercing still draining thick white substance after 4 weeks?
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See a dentist: I would remove the piercing and see a dentist to evaluate the area.
Answered 7/15/2013
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No: Please pay your physician a visit for appropriate treatment. Also do yourself a favor and get rid of the tongue piercing. It will only lead to additional oral-dental problems, expense. May not be the answer you would like to hear but is sincere advice. Hope this helps.
Answered 7/16/2013
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