White Patch On Gum Line- 3158 Questions Answered

There is a white patch on my gums below teeth. It is irritating. What should I do.

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Dr. Kishore H C Dentist | Bangalore

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White patch is a very vague term. It can vary from an innocuous ulcer to a potentially significant lesion. Do not ignore any colour change in the soft tissue. Also, the Dentist will need to know your ... Read More

Mam saw some white patches on my gums. I wanted to know about it. Why it appears... What is it

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Dr. Anubhav Gupta Dentist | Lucknow

White patches on gums can be due to a number of reasons like fungal infection, chemical burns, leukoplakia, etc. Please visit your Dentist so that he can identify the exact reason for your problem ... Read More

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She had developed a white patch not so regular on her upper gum. Also complain of little pain some time. Pls suggest

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Dr. Inavolu Shamini Dentist | Hyderabad

Hello White patch has so many causes It’s better if you attach a picture for proper diagnosis ... Read More

White patches around last molar mucosa & gum bilaterally i have noticed this lesion last one & half years. There is something line/ thread feeling on right cheek mucosal surface from last molar to angle of mouth. No Gutka,No smoking, No alcohol addiction. Kindly suggest me the best doctor regardi g my case in Delhi.

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Dr. Kshitiz Rohilla Oral Pathologist | Faridabad

Search for an oral pathologist or an oral medicine specialist in your vicinity using Practo. Regards ... Read More

On my gums their are white patches and that are increasing every month . If I touch them , their is a soure symptom. Respected doctor may I know about it . Any home remedies any foods to avoid any medication . Pls help with my quarries doctor

Asked for Male, 23 Years 194 Views v

Dr. Anuj Gambhir Dentist | Delhi

these looks like recurrent aphthous ulcers. rinse your mouth with tetracycline mouthwash and apply orasore gel on them. ... Read More

There is a white patch on the gum besides the wisdom tooth. It does not pain at all, but it is not healing. Also there is a patch on both sides of the inside of the cheeks has been there for a while. I smoke 3 at max per day. If you can please help me with this. I am a bit concerned. Internet details are very scary.

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Dr. Durga Kshitish Kothuru Dentist | Vijayawada

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Its better if u post the photos of the patch, for giving any kind of opinion. Don't b too scared of the internet stuff. Its common in smokers. Get ur self an examination at a Dental Surgeon near u. ... Read More

I have ulcer on my left side gum inside my mouth and some ulcers on tongue and that white patch is paining from almost 1-2 weeks

Asked for Male, 26 Years 102 Views v

Dr. Priya Verma Dentist | Bangalore

Have you had any illness or taken any medication for anything recently? Could be related to that. Apply dologel or hexigel on the ulcers and add a bcomplex tablet to your diet. If the ulcers persist p ... Read More

I noticed white patch in my gum and cheek it is not pain full at all i am a smoker and when i saw this patch i reduced my smoking ... what to do plz tell is it oral cancer

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Dr. Aakash Chowdhary General Physician | Delhi

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Consult a dentist or an ENT consultant in person, if required. ... Read More

My 5 years old autistic son has abscess in teeth. Almost all of his teeth are decayed. Recently on his upper gum area white patch with red surrounding has developed. Its painful too. Is it canker sore or oral thrush or anything else?? Can any ointment be applied or antibiotic be given. Pic attached. Pls advice.

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Dr. Arvind Mittal Dentist | Jaipur

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Hello This is ulcer,use any ulcer gel ... Read More

I have some patch in gums when I take excessive vitamin C fruits or vegetables it's vanishes but again it regerates

Asked for Male, 24 Years 214 Views v

Dr. Vinod Kumar K R Dentist | Bangalore

Probably it looks like vitamin defeciancy, continue regularly the vitamin c or vitamin b complex tablets For 3 to 6 months If possible get a check up done to near by dentist, if required he might take ... Read More

I am attaching a pic. I am worried about this big patch with white borders in my groin area. Also there are ringworm kind of patches at other spots. Kindly review it.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am attaching a pic. I am worried about this big patch with white borders in my groin area. Also there are ringworm kind of patches at other spots. Kindly review it.

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Dr. Abdul Rasheed General Physician | Bangalore

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It appears like a fungal infection.you can initially try using terbinafine cream twice daily for a few days.It may need oral antifungal treatment as well,do consult a dermatologist in your area for ap ... Read More

I am attaching a pic. I have had this issue for 20 days. I noticed a ringworm kind of patch and also white layer in my groin area which is itchy sometimes. Need medication or any home remedies.

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

You are so late, why you hiding this .better if you visit nearby hospital and consult with dermatologist asap.its spread more otherwise. ... Read More

My 4 months baby has a white patch on his cheek after getting a redness due to insect bite,first it was small after a week it is slightly big

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings It is common for an insect bite to leave a temporary white patch, a condition known as post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, which usually fades as the skin heals. Since the patch is growing ... Read More

Hello. I am attaching the pic. Can you please tell me what that white mark is. It is below my belly and the other one is near my private part area.

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Hi i have lot or tarter in my lower theeth i grt coean every 3 months but it cones again and again now i find my theeth too much sensitive due to hot and cold both now from ladt couple of week a small white bump is there on my gum its not pain full or increasibg in size but i am worried what is that please find attached the picture

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Dr. Sharwari Pawale Dental Surgeon | Pune

Hello Can be an infection with tooth but get an xray done to confirm ... Read More

White patches on face. No itching . Using dosetil cream and moisturizer but no improvement. What is this. It is fungal infection or p alba. Or t versicolor.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Hi Found this white patches small ones past 6 months,when touched,its painful. Pl suggest. Thanks Poorna

Asked for Female, 6 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Sanjay Meena Dermatologist | Udaipur

Goodmornin poorna, i have just check your lesions. Most probably this look like mollscum or wart but i can make confirme diagnosis after proper clinical history and examination. ... Read More

White patches on baby skin clearely visible for 15 days.its growing in many areas of face like neck,cheeks.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Hello,My Daughter is 6 months old she has white patches around nose, mouth and near eyes . I'm using atogla moisturizer

Asked for Female, 3 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings kindly consult with images for better understanding ... Read More

I have a white patch on lower lip since last 2 months. Its painless, tiny bunch of white rough patches. I don't smoke or chew tobacco or dont have any addiction. Attaching picture of the lesion. Is it curable or its precancerous?

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Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

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This requires more detailed examination, kindly consult in a physical clinic for proper examination ... Read More

I have one white dot and grey line in left side of tonsil (in pic right side).first saw on 3rd feb.have some cold in morning when I wake up

Asked for Female, 31 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Chirag Yashlaha ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

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This white line goes when applied kenocart but comes when stopped or in dry mouth times This has been of this much only not changed for months now. I previously used to feel rough there but I no longer feel roughness. Please suggest. I have gastric issue. My mouth tends to be dry. I used to consume tobacco for 3 yrs but I have quit from 4 months.

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Dr. Ashalata Roy Dentist | Delhi

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-Make sure you do not take any product that contains tobacco. -Drink plenty of water. - make sure your diet is rich in antioxidants like berries, spinach, beetroot, carrot etc. - you will benefit f ... Read More

This white line goes when applied kenocart but comes when stopped or in dry mouth times This has been of this much only not changed for months now. I previously used to feel rough there but I no longer feel roughness. Please suggest. I have gastric issue. My mouth tends to be dry. I used to consume tobacco for 3 yrs but I have quit from 4 months.

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Dr. Manasa M R Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bangalore

Nothing to worry, it’s normal Good that you’ve quit tobacco You can use chlorhexidine mouth wash daily twice Take pantop 40mg morning before food for 2weeks ... Read More

I am attching two pictures. First picture zoom out and second zoom in. I have this mild white patch of kind thing. The area is slightly tender when I eat hard food. Does it look like lukoplekia?

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Dr. Sharwari Pawale Dental Surgeon | Pune

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Hello Picture isn't clear There can be two possibilities either infection with the tooth or bony eruption(anatomically bone deposition is more) we call it as torus mandibularis also. It is hard when ... Read More

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. P

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Dr. Inavolu Shamini Dentist | Hyderabad

Hello Please visit the dentist for the physical examination for proper diagnosis ... Read More

1 year ago my upper palate white patch surgery has been done and in biopsy report diagnosis as fibro epithelial polyp and now after 1 year same place on palate operative site white patch shows now. When I use clobetasol gel the white patch size reduce after some days stop it again recurring. I am not taking any time of gutkha smoking but occasional

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Dr. Sharwari Pawale Dental Surgeon | Pune

Hello Better to get it checked physically ... Read More

1 year ago I have done surgurey of my oral palate white patch and done biopsy. Again after 1 year same place skin colour white same place inhave applied kenacort some times the white become light and after some time again the white patch again visible.bthere is no lumps or bumps there. Only skin colour white. Please suggest Attached previous biop

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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui Trichologist | Lucknow

Need to see the condition Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment ... Read More

1 year ago I have done surgurey of my oral palate whye patch and done biopsy. Again after 1 year same place skin colour white same place inhave applied kenacort some times the white become light and after some time again the white patch again visible.bthere is no lumps or bumps there. Only skin colour white. Please suggest Attached previous biops

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Dr. Ankeesha Pankaj Oncologist | Raipur

Hello, Your previous biopsy showed oral fibro-epithelial polyp, which is a benign (non-cancerous) reactive lesion. It commonly occurs due to chronic irritation, trauma, friction, or post-surgical chan ... Read More

I have done surgurey of white patch on my upper palate and do biopsy. I have attached biopsy report. Now again after 1 year in same place white patch found. Kindly advice please what to do no burning sensation there.

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Dr. Abhishek Kumar Singh Dentist | Dhanbad

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Looks like you need to get it removed again. Oral fibroepethelial polyp are non cancerous lesion .you may consult a maxillofacial surgeon. ... Read More

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