the other day the side of my tongue started hurting, kind of stinging-like, if i twist it a certain way but i haven't had any spicy food or anything lately so i don't think i could have burned it. There's not really any visible change to it... I've had stuff like this before where there's little raised white bump-like things on top and occasionally on the sides, but it's never really been like this before. i've been washing my mouth out with listerine several times a day and tried brushing but it hurts pretty bad to brush. i also have my tongue pierced but i've had it for over 3 months and i've had it done once before so i'm pretty sure it's not infected (plus, I think the pain would be in and around the hole rather than the side...) any help? thanks ok so what if i take out my tongue ring and keep rinsing with salt water and listerine and stuff and let the hole close up?