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What Causes Enlarged Taste Buds At The Back Of The Tongue?

I have enlarged taste buds on the top back of my tongue and daily get a coating on the top of my tongue heavier towards the back then the front. I have good oral brushing etc. I also tend to get little canker sores on the tip of my tongue. Any thoughts as to what this could be and how to treat it?
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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The taste buds towards the back are normally enlarged than the rest and the thick coating of tongue is there if you don't brush the tongue nicely. Try to rinse after every meal, brush back of tongue and take a multivitamin tablet regularly for one month to relieve canker sore.
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What Causes Enlarged Taste Buds At The Back Of The Tongue?

The taste buds towards the back are normally enlarged than the rest and the thick coating of tongue is there if you don t brush the tongue nicely. Try to rinse after every meal, brush back of tongue and take a multivitamin tablet regularly for one month to relieve canker sore.