1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Tooth and Mouth

  4. Leukoplakia. Region of buccal cavity.

Leukoplakia

2017-07-07 09:56:31
Sir/ mam , actually i am suffering from leukoplakia. My regular habit was chewing betel nuts with tobacco . I have white and yellow patches in the vestibular and palate region of buccal cavity..
3303 Views

Answers (2)

Consult Now
Leukoplakia is directly associated with use of tobacco. But based on the extent you have mentioned it would best advisable to stop the habit.
Next Steps
Stopping with betel nut chewing with tobacco will help prevent further delirious effects.
Health Tips
Definitive treatment is best advised after thorough clinical examination, so visit a dentist near you.

Answered2017-07-07 10:32:43

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced dentist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+135
Consult with a dentist
Online now
Consult Now
If a dentist has told you that you have leukoplakia, pls follow his/ her advice. If not, please visit a dentist. Hope you have stopped the habit

Answered2017-07-07 10:28:28

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Articles you may like

Red & White Lesion: Leukoplakia

Dr.Rashmi Maruti Hosalkar

Leukoplakia is defined a white plaque of questionable risk having excluded (other) known diseases or disorders that carr ... Read more

Whitish Grey Patch Can Be Sign of Cancer

Dr.Kamal Goyal

LEUKOPLAKIA Its a disease as reaction to chronic irritation of mucosa by tobacco, smoking , ill fitting denture , sharp ... Read more

Ayurvedic Approach To Leukoplakia

Dr.Shailesh Phalle

AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO LEUKOPLAKIA – A CASE STUDYThirty five years obese male patient came from kharadi reported to ou ... Read more

Hiv: Is It a Threat From Dentist's Chair?

Dr.Rupa K R

Of all the current epidemic diseases, none strikes more fear in the minds of all alike as HIV/AIDS. The disease came to ... Read more

5 Simple Steps to Identify Leukoplakia

Dr. Nita Kalambe

By Dr. Nita Kalambe Dental Surgeon | Shree Dental Care & Implant CenterLeukoplakia is a white patch in the mouth tha ... Read more

Smoking and Oral Health

Dr.Jyoti Singh

There is overwhelming evidence that tobacco usage produces harmful effects in the mouth. Thus if you are currently smoki ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Oral Leukoplakia

5105 Views
I am suffering from oral leukoplakia for last one year..I have taken lot of medicines but i have not seen ...Read More

Doubt about leukoplakia

3418 Views
Hi, I was habitual gutkha chewer for 5 years. One month back I noticed a ulcer on gum of upper wisdom too ...Read More

Leukoplakia

2149 Views
How likely leukoplakia turns to cancer? Is it surely turns into cancer? How leukoplakia is treated?

Leukoplakia In cheeks

1829 Views
I was chewing tobacoo for 7 years, now i have Leukoplakia in my cheeks. I am taking A2Z multivitamins and ...Read More

Leukoplakia

1335 Views
My grandmother is suffering from leukoplakia had lots of pain under tongue,cheek.. sir plz address us

Leukoplakia

96 Views
I have these white spots for the last 2 months. Please tell me the medicine for it. I also feel swollen. ...Read More

Is this leukoplakia?

128 Views
Hey docs, saw this today. Showing it an attachment. Does this look like leukoplakia? Smoker for 4 years f ...Read More

Is this leukoplakia/erythroplakia?

129 Views
Hry doc do i have any leukoplakia/erythroplaking on my tongue. Shared the pics for reference. Thanks in a ...Read More

Do i have leukoplakia erthroplakia?

101 Views
Hey docs I am attaching he pic for reference. Is this red and white erthroplakia/leukoplakia? Just stoppe ...Read More

Do I have leukoplakia?

142 Views
Do I have leukoplakia/erthroplakia? I have attached the pic for reference. Please let me know. Smoker who ...Read More

This question featured in :

Symptoms of leukoplakia
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.