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Suggest Treatment For Large Bumps On The Back Of The Tongue
I was just eating Indian food at a restaurant that I often frequent. Near the beginning of my meal it felt as if I had a popcorn kernel stuck on the back of my tongue. I spent the rest of the meal trying to dislodge it with my food and drink. Nothing seemed to help. When I got home and looked in my throat with a flashlight, I noticed a bunch of large bumps on the back of my tongue. Only one of them seems to feel irritated like a scratchy popcorn kernel. It is driving me mad. What should I do?
Tue, 20 May 2014
Hello! Read your query.
These large bumps are circumvallate papilla.This is normal anatomy and there is nothing to worry.
You can use a interdental brush to remove the popcorn.Use a soft tooth brush on your teeth.Food lodgement is common when there are poor contacts.
I suggest you to regularly use a floss for a better gum health.
Regards.
These large bumps are circumvallate papilla.This is normal anatomy and there is nothing to worry.
You can use a interdental brush to remove the popcorn.Use a soft tooth brush on your teeth.Food lodgement is common when there are poor contacts.
I suggest you to regularly use a floss for a better gum health.
Regards.
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