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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
small hard painful bumps on the back of the tongue
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
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Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Nov 17, 2005 12:00AM
, Nov 17, 2005 12:00AM
It might be some type of irritation of your taste buds. If it persist then a consultation with an oral surgeon is order.
Member Comments (4)
by mike1105, Nov 17, 2005 12:00AM
To: swallow
probably inflamed papillae (which is normal anatomy) but best to check with a dentist.
by Swallow, Nov 17, 2005 12:00AM
Can you tell me more about inflamed papillae?
by mike1105, Nov 17, 2005 12:00AM
To: swallow
papillae are normal anatomy. go to the bookstore and pick up an anatomy book and look at the back of the tongue where you feel the "nodules". ON the back of the tongue there are circumvallate papillae. They can become inflamed from a variety of reasons. If the soreness persists, see a dentist or better yet an oral surgeon.
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