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Mam saw some white patches on my gums. I wanted to know about it. Why it appears... What is it
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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 & accordingly suggest you best possible treatment.
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