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I have a greyish, painful bump on my tongue, what is it?

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Bump on tongue: Impossible to say without an examination and dental history. You should have this seen by your dentist, especially if you have had it for 10 days or longer.

Dr Bobbitt and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/2/2013

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