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Spots on the back of my tongue
I never noticed this before but today I saw spots at the back of my tongue. What could this be? I'm attaching pictures of the same.
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The black spots on your tongue, they could be part of your tongue's natural appearance . The human tongue is a muscle covered in taste buds. It moves food around the mouth as you chew, and the taste buds send the brain signals about flavor. Taste buds are visible to the human eye and they can stand out and look like dark spots when something like tea or coffee stains them.
Next Steps
The first step in trying to remove black spots on the tongue is improving oral hygiene. Brush your tongue when you brush your teeth. The Colgate 360° Total Advanced Floss-Tip Bristlestoothbrush's wraparound cheek and tongue cleaner helps remove odor-causing bacteria.
If the spots disappear after brushing, they may not need any further treatment. However, if the spots remain, go see your dentist for a checkup. They can determine the cause and the appropriate treatment.
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