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What Causes Dry White Spots Appear Below The Gums?
Hello,
I have had a dry spot on my gums over the past couple of weeks with what appears to be white spots. The spot is under my bottom K-9. I am a little concerned because I was a chewer for a few years. I have not had any tobacco since January but I am worried that my bad habit is catching up with me. The spots don't itch or hurt, they just won't go away. Any advise would be appreciated.
I have had a dry spot on my gums over the past couple of weeks with what appears to be white spots. The spot is under my bottom K-9. I am a little concerned because I was a chewer for a few years. I have not had any tobacco since January but I am worried that my bad habit is catching up with me. The spots don't itch or hurt, they just won't go away. Any advise would be appreciated.
Fri, 4 Jul 2014
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The white spot could be a leukoplakia or frictional keratosis or candidal infection. consult a oral physician and get yourself to rule out the above said conditions.
if it is leukoplakia you have to take antioxidants like capsule lycopene and quit the habit permanently.
if it is candidiasis then you have to take topical antifungal like candid ointment.
if it is frictional keratosis then we have to remove the causes like any sharp cuspal edges should be rounded off.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
if it is leukoplakia you have to take antioxidants like capsule lycopene and quit the habit permanently.
if it is candidiasis then you have to take topical antifungal like candid ointment.
if it is frictional keratosis then we have to remove the causes like any sharp cuspal edges should be rounded off.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hello,
Read your query, as you have dry white spot on gum this can be due to Dry mouth that is xerostomia formation of patch can also be due to habit of chewing that is chewers mucosa , leukoplakia or Oral thrush .
For this I will suggest you that you should consult dentist for visual oral examination of white spot and go for its treatment. In meantime you should maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing twice daily, Do chlorhexidine mouthwash once a day, You can apply ointment like Healplus or Tess buccalpaste on white spot by consulting with your local doctor, you can take vitamin A, B supplement , Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day.
Consult dentist as early as possible.
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
Read your query, as you have dry white spot on gum this can be due to Dry mouth that is xerostomia formation of patch can also be due to habit of chewing that is chewers mucosa , leukoplakia or Oral thrush .
For this I will suggest you that you should consult dentist for visual oral examination of white spot and go for its treatment. In meantime you should maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing twice daily, Do chlorhexidine mouthwash once a day, You can apply ointment like Healplus or Tess buccalpaste on white spot by consulting with your local doctor, you can take vitamin A, B supplement , Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day.
Consult dentist as early as possible.
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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