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Dr. Michael Gelfand, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Michael Gelfand is a Dentist serving the New York area for more than 10 years. Dr. Gelfand is experienced in Orthodontics, Pediatric and General Dentistry. He is a professional member of the American ...
Dr. Michael Gelfand, DDS
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Long Island University
  • Accepting new patients

What causes a person to have a geographic tongue?

Geographic tongue is a harmless condition affecting the surface of your tongue. The tongue is normally covered with pinkish-white bumps, which are actually hairlike projections. READ MORE
Geographic tongue is a harmless condition affecting the surface of your tongue. The tongue is normally covered with pinkish-white bumps, which are actually hairlike projections. With geographic tongue, patches on the surface of the tongue are missing these bumps and appear as smooth, often with slightly raised borders.