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What Causes Red Spots On Tongue?

Hi. I have noticed red spots/ bumps on the way back of my 2yr olds tounge. I have looked online and it looks like circumvallate papillae. The causes that it states she has none. She is not sick, no injuries, no leasions. Nothing. She has been grinding her teeth a lot lately (maybe trying to itch it) and wiping her tounge. Is this common? Are there things I need to do if she does infact have it?

Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it could be papillitis ie inflammation of papilla- circumvallate..clean her tongue with a soft brush, do salt water gargle,,to avoid grinding,, children do that a lot, may be it is teething ,,kindly consult a pedodontist for a check up and treatment..hope it helps,,take care,,
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What Causes Red Spots On Tongue?

hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it could be papillitis ie inflammation of papilla- circumvallate..clean her tongue with a soft brush, do salt water gargle,,to avoid grinding,, children do that a lot, may be it is teething ,,kindly consult a pedodontist for a check up and treatment..hope it helps,,take care,,