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Have Red Sore On Tongue Along With White Patches. No Medication Now. What It Can Be?
I have a red sore on my tongue which disappears when touched (blanches) I also have a small white patch on the other side. Both are no bigger than 5mm. I saw my dentist today who is going to look again in 2 weeks but thinks it is due to rubbing against rough teeth and / or stress. I am worring about mouth cancer and should I insist on a referral to an oral surgeon and should I see my GP ?
Sat, 22 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
Red sore along with white patches can be due to-
Aphthous ulcers.
Oral habits like tobacco or pan chewing .
Traumatic injury due to sharp edges of teeth.
I would suggest you to maintain oral hygiene well.
Take vitamin becosules,iron supplements.
Discontinue the habit of tobacco or pan chewing.
Visit a dentist and get sharp edges of tooth smoothened if any.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for writing to us.
Red sore along with white patches can be due to-
Aphthous ulcers.
Oral habits like tobacco or pan chewing .
Traumatic injury due to sharp edges of teeth.
I would suggest you to maintain oral hygiene well.
Take vitamin becosules,iron supplements.
Discontinue the habit of tobacco or pan chewing.
Visit a dentist and get sharp edges of tooth smoothened if any.
Hope this helps.
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