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Tongue color

07/10/2008

Question:

I have two circle or rings in the back only on the side of my tongue. They do not hurt and are not swollen or ulcerated. They are not raised and are slightly white in color?

Answer:

This could be a harmless condition known as geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis). Click on the link below to see examples and to read about this condition. If your tongue doesn’t look like these examples, you should see an oral pathologist for further evaluation.

Related Resources:

Oral Conditions – Information for Patients (AAOMP)

For more information:

Go to the Dental and Oral Health (Adults) health topic.