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Leukoplakia On Cheek, Molar Side, Quitted Tobacco. What Could Be Done?
I have what appear to be luekiplaquea(small) on my inside cheek on th the molar side. I quit chewing tobbaco after severalyears of use. The white spot appears to have small clear looking blisters around it it with red looking centers. Will this conditition go away since I quit the tobacco use. Just feels sand paper like on my gum i rub it.
Fri, 31 May 2013
Hi,
Leukoplakia is a pre-cancerous lesion and shoul not be neglected. It is good that you have quit smoking, but rather than waiting for the lesion to go away by itself, it will be better to consult a good oral surgeon and get a biopsy done if needed.
Take care
Leukoplakia is a pre-cancerous lesion and shoul not be neglected. It is good that you have quit smoking, but rather than waiting for the lesion to go away by itself, it will be better to consult a good oral surgeon and get a biopsy done if needed.
Take care
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