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Is this ulcer or sialolith ?
Is this ulcer or sialolith as its white in colour and small one
I am tensed seeing this in my mouth today what precautions should i take for this i am a smoker and about to quit in 1/2 days? Can anyone pls help me out and how to put ointment there This circled part thing?
Cant it be self healed
My mouth is being dehydrated from some days how ti keep it hydrated
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it might be tonsilolith (tonsil stone). Do warm salt water gargle 3-4 times daily. Few people might not have any symptoms if the stone is small in size. If you experience any pain in the throat or while swallowing, do visit an ENT. If needed they might tell you to get the stone removed.
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It seems to be adenolith (tonsil stones) no need to worry it happens when u have follicular tonsils due to inflammation they are just calcified structure u feel while swallowing and drinking water ,visit an ENT nearby they will help u with that by removing it and followed by some antibiotics.
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It is a sialolith
No ointment is required in this case get it removed
Have antibiotics
Have citrus fruits to stimulate salivation
Keep urself hydrated and quit smoking
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It can be leukoplakia. Based on investigations and clinical examination treatment can be planned. You can consult through this for prescription of medication and instructions on investigations. Quit smoking.
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