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Tartar and discolouration
Several grayish black discolouration inside the mouth in the areas of upper jaw and inside the cheeks.
Tartar formation on the left side of the jaws in the teeth .
Can you please tell the reason for the discolouration and patches formed as well as the tartar and the treatment for the following?
Is this discolouration a sign of some other disease like some oral cancer and all?
while i've googled this i found that the discolouration may be due to oral cancer or can be a symptom of oral cancer; though i only have the grayish black discolouration or pigmentation.
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They are mostly just patches of hyper-pigmentation which are very normal. If they burn, itch, ache or you are able to feel them with your tongue, it's best to get it checked by a dentist. Tartar is also a buildup of mouth debris which can be removed by a dentist. It's advised to get this removal (scaling) done once a year, and once in 6 months if you are a smoker
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check and see based on the above- mentioned signs
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Do u smoke ??
Tartar on teeth isn't a Major issue
But on palate it Can be a candidiasis or melanin pigmentation
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consult a dentist for thorough examination
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if any habits like smoking or tobacco stop it
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These patches can be due to several reasons . They can be precancerous lesions , traumatic ulcerations etc . But the most important thing is are you having a habit of tobacco chewing , smoking? Else these can be just hyper pigmented spots .
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