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White patch behind the wisdom teeth
I observed a white or yellowish patch behind my left lower wisdom teeth. It is painless. And in the same area, from the last 2 months a blister is occurring just after eating something -> popping and getting healed in 2 days. Also there are few lymph nodes at the same time just below my left ear from the last 1 year or so. Picture is attached. Pls suggest.
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That may be due to gum infection. Physical examination is necessary.
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Advised to visit Dentist for clinical and radio graphic examination. If due to pericoronitis around wisdom tooth,wisdom tooth will be advised to be removed. But if it’s a recurring issue with enlargement of lymph nodes better to be examined clinically rather than guessing from pics !
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Hello, Based on your description and the image, the white/yellowish patch behind the lower wisdom tooth along with a recurrent blister after eating is most commonly seen due to local irritation or trauma in that area. Possible causes include: • Food impaction and repeated friction from the wisdom tooth or opposing tooth • Inflamed operculum / pericoronitis around a partially erupted wisdom tooth • Mucous retention phenomenon or minor salivary gland blockage • Recurrent irritation can also cause reactive lymph node enlargement below the ear, which usually indicates a chronic local infection or inflammation Since the lesion is recurrent, painless, and associated with long-standing lymph nodes, it is important not to ignore it. What I recommend: ✔ A clinical oral examination ✔ OPG (panoramic X-ray) to evaluate the wisdom tooth position ✔ Assessment of the soft tissue lesion (to rule out leukoplakia or other mucosal conditions if it does not heal completely) Meanwhile: • Maintain good oral hygiene • Rinse with warm saline water • Avoid spicy, very hot, or sharp foods • Do not try to pop the blister intentionally If the white patch does not scrape off, increases in size, or persists beyond 2 weeks, a direct dental/OMFS consultation is mandatory. Please visit a dentist or oral surgeon in person for proper diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Hello Kindly visit physically once
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A painless white/yellowish patch near a wisdom tooth with recurrent blistering after meals is most commonly due to chronic local irritation or a blocked minor salivary gland (mucocele), often aggravated by the wisdom tooth area. The fact that the blister forms, bursts, and heals within a few days is not suggestive of cancer. Mildly enlarged lymph nodes can persist for long periods due to chronic oral or ENT irritation. Maintain good oral hygiene, avoid trauma/spicy foods, and get the wisdom tooth area clinically evaluated. If the patch persists beyond 2 weeks, increases in size, or becomes painful, consult an oral medicine specialist for examination.
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Hello Please visit the dentist for the physical examination for proper diagnosis
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Hello, From the picture and history, this looks like recurrent irritation around the lower wisdom tooth (pericoronitis). Food trapping behind the wisdom tooth can cause a white/yellow patch or small blister, which bursts and heals in a couple of days. This repeated inflammation can also explain the nearby lymph node swelling. Keep the area clean, rinse after meals, and avoid very spicy or hard food for a few days. If this problem keeps coming back, a clinical exam and X-ray are needed. In such cases, wisdom tooth removal is often the permanent solution.
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