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What Causes Black Spots Inside Cheek In A Person With Regular Tobacco And Smoking Habits?

I have black spots/lines inside my cheek. It does not hurt or feels uncomfortable but the blackish spots/lines wont fade away.. I used to chew tobacco but i have quit it since 4 months. I smoke 4 cigarretes on an average daily nowadays. Should i be worried about the black/grey colour in my mouth?
Fri, 14 Aug 2015
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Hi dear ,

As per your query you are on regular tobacco chewing and smoking habit , you also have black spots on your cheeks . Well the spots or lines you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as leukoplakia . Mild leukoplakia is usually harmless and generally goes away on its own. Usually the spots or lines are white to grey in color, but sometimes they turned into red which also appear black sometimes . When this reddening occur means they need proper medical attention . Because these are not good signs , this could also point towards oral cancer . So i would suggest you to consult oral pathologist for proper evaluation of the condition and rule out cause like cancer . For now quite smoking also , maintain proper oral hygiene and do warm saline rinses regularly .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Black Spots Inside Cheek In A Person With Regular Tobacco And Smoking Habits?

Hi dear , As per your query you are on regular tobacco chewing and smoking habit , you also have black spots on your cheeks . Well the spots or lines you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as leukoplakia . Mild leukoplakia is usually harmless and generally goes away on its own. Usually the spots or lines are white to grey in color, but sometimes they turned into red which also appear black sometimes . When this reddening occur means they need proper medical attention . Because these are not good signs , this could also point towards oral cancer . So i would suggest you to consult oral pathologist for proper evaluation of the condition and rule out cause like cancer . For now quite smoking also , maintain proper oral hygiene and do warm saline rinses regularly . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari