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White patch on buccal mucosa

2026-08-06 10:46:29
History of smoking and drinking. Last month noticed this White patch. Dentist gave lyco gold n tess ointment.. Patch reduced but still there. Dentist didn't find it alarming enough to get a biopsy done. Is it serious? Should I get second opinion? Thanks.
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