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How To Treat An Ulcer Causing Gum Pain?

Respected Dr., I (Tapan Thakur, 47y) live in West Bengal, India. I Suffered gum pain caused ulcer and also white patch (LP) found last one month. Local Dr. given Triamcinolone 0.1%, Chlorhexidine + Metronidazole (GEL). It used only 5 days but no improvement found. It’s cancer or curable.     Today, Dental Dr. is given Tenovate –M to use into mouth but I am afraid because it is external use only. Kindly advice what to do?
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Hello!Thank you for posting here.

Your doctor prescribed medication to reduce the symptoms,pain and burning sensation.5 days is a very small span and it is necessary to wait atleast a month to see results.Topical application means application on skin and mucous membranes.There is no issue on applying topically.However,make sure you do not ingest it.Avoid food intake after application for atleast half an hour.
This is not cancer.This is a precancerous condition.However, you can ask your dentist for a biopsy if you insist.This is a precancerous lesion and potentially can become cancer if you continue smoking and other habits. Maintain a good oral hygiene.

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How To Treat An Ulcer Causing Gum Pain?

Hello!Thank you for posting here. Your doctor prescribed medication to reduce the symptoms,pain and burning sensation.5 days is a very small span and it is necessary to wait atleast a month to see results.Topical application means application on skin and mucous membranes.There is no issue on applying topically.However,make sure you do not ingest it.Avoid food intake after application for atleast half an hour. This is not cancer.This is a precancerous condition.However, you can ask your dentist for a biopsy if you insist.This is a precancerous lesion and potentially can become cancer if you continue smoking and other habits. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Regards.