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What Causes Thin Layer In The Side Walls Of Mouth?
hi,my husband is 33 yrs old.He has smoking habit(3-4 per day).In a recent visit to a dentist,the doc mentioned about a thin grey layer thats forming in the side walls of his mouth.He explained that opening the mouth might become tougher in later days if he doesn quit his habit.will quitting the habit alone help??what is that layer thats forming??
Tue, 3 Jun 2014
hi dear,
thin gray layer inside mouth is secondary to excessive smoking. excessive smoking leads to fibrosis of buccal mucosa and then after difficulty in opening of mouth. so s early as possible to quit smoking and start gargles and according to advise by dentist.
quitting of smoking helps a lot.
also consult ENT specialist. and psychiatrist if you are not able to quit smoking by your self.
Thank you.
thin gray layer inside mouth is secondary to excessive smoking. excessive smoking leads to fibrosis of buccal mucosa and then after difficulty in opening of mouth. so s early as possible to quit smoking and start gargles and according to advise by dentist.
quitting of smoking helps a lot.
also consult ENT specialist. and psychiatrist if you are not able to quit smoking by your self.
Thank you.
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