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White spot in mouth.
I have been chewing tobacco for the last 7 years and recently I saw a white spot on the lower lip that isn't healing. It is painless and growing in size.
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This could be leukoplakia given your history. Get a biopsy done by an oral surgeon.Please stop chewing tobacco.
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This white spot is the red line where you quit tobacco in all forms.. This could be leukoplakia given your history. Get a biopsy done by an oral surgeon.. Your lymph node status needs to be evaluated.
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QUIT TOBACCO IN ANY FORM.. STOP ALCOHOL
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I request you to quit tobacco... Life is precious. Don't throw it away.
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hello,
you need to consult an oral surgeon for your problem.
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Visit a dentist near you and ask him for consulting with a specialist . Stop chewing tobacco.
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this needs IMMEDIATE ATTENTION! visit your dentist today itself,dont delay. and STOP STOP STOP TOBACCO!
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Consult a dentist .
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If necessary get the Biopsy done.
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Immediate stoppage of chewing tobacco
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
you need to see an Oral Medicine specialist for further investigation.
Regards
Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi,Please stop tobacco chewing habit & get a opinion from Oral Surgeon .
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Dr. Himanshu Ajwani
Implantologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
Hello Dear,
Please consult an MDS- oral and maaxillofacial radiologist. He/she may recommend some tests and some ointments / gels. Please start with treatment immediately.
It may or may not be a serious issue. Only an experience MDS in OMDR would be able to diagnose and treat well.
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read about such lesions online. gather information
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if u need more assistance you can visit -
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Dr. Lakshmy Sanuj
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Plz show it to a dentist as soon as possible. If possible show it to a oral sugeon.
and stop tobacco chewing habit right now.
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visit a doctor
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Dr. G.D. Singhal
Endodontist
44 yrs exp
Noida
White spot needs a clinical examination..
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Dr. Biswadeep Narayan Dutta
Dentist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
It would be better if you please consult a dentist as soon as possible...A proper oral screening is required.Immediate measures and treatment is necessary.
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immediate stoppage of chewing tobacco...
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If you want you can consult in my clinic or any other dentist of your choice....
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