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Is this leukoplakia?
Hey docs, saw this today. Showing it an attachment. Does this look like leukoplakia?
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It doesn’t look like leukoplakia , but it’s better if you can visit the dentist
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No it's not leukoplakia, but smoking can cause other lesions, please consult an Oral Physican
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Hello.
its not leukoplakia.
But you need to quit smoking.This will be helpful for you..
you can visit near Dental clinic..
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It seems to be a traumatic keratosis (white patch due to repeated trauma) more than leukoplakia. Any sharp edges of adjacent teeth needs to be smoothened out and need to wait and wach.
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No it's not leukoplakia but it's seems like ulcer
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Hello
This doesn't seem to be leukoplakia.
This is caused due to tooth edges rubbing against the cheek.
It would be better you quit smoking.
Thankyou
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Smoking predisposes to leukoplakia .
The pic is more consistent with Traumatic Frictional Keratosis.
But ,it would be wise to get a biopsy done for definitive diagnosis, if it persists.
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Visit Dentist
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No,it is not look like leukoplakia
But u have to stop smoking else it ll cause severe issue
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It's better to stop smoking because sooners or later it will create problems. At present it doesn't seems to be a leuko plakia but you should get it checked at once.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
Looks like ulcer.
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Dr. Daksh Kedia
Dentist
7 yrs exp
Nagpur
No, it doesn't seem like leukoplakia,
It seems more like a traumatic / apthous ulcer.
Next Steps
visit a specialist oral & maxillofacial surgeon if the lesion doesn't resolve in the next 5 days, for a better clinical examination.
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stop smoking: will really help for a better health.
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