I've had tiny sores (sometimes red, sometimes white) on my tongue since I was young. If I "pop" the pain goes away otherwise I'll just wait 1-3 day before they go away. I don't get them all the time, but every few months. My brother has always had cold sores, but never have I. I was told that they might be another form of herpes. I'm very concerned about my boyfriend and how this might have effected him. We had oral for over a year now.