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i got about 8 pink bumps on the back of my tongue, how can i get rid of them?

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Dr. Gary Sandler
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 54 years experience
Taste buds: They are most likely normal or inflamed taste buds that do not require any treatment. See you dentist to have it looked at just to be sure.
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Dr. Alan Zweig
Dr. Alan Zweiganswered
Dentistry 45 years experience
You cant: I think you are referring the the circumvalate papillae. They are normal taste buds.
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Dr. Joel Piehl
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