About Debbie Expertise I can answer questions in the field of Dental Hygiene and Periodontal disease. I am also very familiar with general dentistry and pediatric dentistry.
Experience I have been a practicing Dental Hygienist for 20+ years. Worked with a periodontist for 13 years, a prostodontist for 2 years and a general dentist (we see a lot of children) for the past 6 years.
Education/Credentials University of Pittsburgh
Dental Hygiene Certificate
B.S. Health Related Professions
Question Hello, I am a 22 year old male. About 3 years ago, I would get a one tiny red bump on the left side of my tongue, anytime I ate the wrong kind of foods, such as breads and sodas. The bump will dissapear in 3 days or so and then reappear in the same location after a couple weeks. Just recently I started getting these same bumps on the right side of my tongue. Its not white just red. Sometimes you can't see it but at other times they look lumpy. When they do exist however, there is a sharp pain when pressure is applied. What can this be? Thank You
Answer Sounds like an inflammed taste bud - they can get very sore. If they continue - I would see an oral surgeon just to check it out.
Sometimes I get these when I eat too many sour candies - especially anything with citric acid in it can bring these on.
