What are these white spots on my tongue?

Hi,

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Most often these types of lesions (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are from frictional keratosis which is a soft tissue that becomes tough and white due to continuous friction over time. If you were to go and see an oral surgeon for evaluation and possible biopsy they would likely look for sharp edges on your teeth in the area, smooth them down, and give it a few weeks. If everything looks the same in a few weeks, then they will likely monitor it every six months. It means they will take pictures now, then after six months, and again in six more months and compare them.

My recommendation would be to stay away from the internet-derived self-diagnosis when it comes to the mouth. We do not have very good vision or illumination when looking at our own mouths and 9 times out of 10 what people find on the internet is way off from the actual diagnosis and unnecessarily freaks people out. An oral surgeon in your area would be happy to take a look and going to see him might make you feel better.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It probably means that it is not concerned. Possibly, it is a taste bud or minor salivary gland. If it comes back, then please take another picture and let me know.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.