Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS An unhealthy tongue may look red, smooth, or black. Other signs of tongue health ...

Tongue diseases and problems can cause pain, bumps, and changes to the color or texture of the tongue as a whole. Treatment will vary depending on the specific tongue problem. In some cases ...

You can treat symptoms at home with pain relievers and saline mouthwash. A dentist may want to check any bumps and sores on your tongue or elsewhere in your mouth that linger longer than two weeks.

Papillae are the bumps on the surface of your tongue that house your tastebuds ... medications to reduce a fever or pain. A healthcare provider may prescribe an antiviral drug if you are at ...