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What Causes Sore On Gums And Inner Cheek?
I've been smoking for almost two years. I stopped recently because I began to develop a sore on my gums and inner cheek that felt like a burn. I am now noticing white patches where this sore is. I just bought a mouthwash with chlorohexidine from my dentist, but I didn't have a scheduled appointment at that time, so he never got a chance to look inside my mouth. What is this sore and what are the white patches and will they go away if I keep using the chlorohexidine mouthwash ?
Fri, 11 Apr 2014
hello thanks for consulting at hcm,,if the burn on inside cheek is white and thick it could be leukoplakia, since u have smoking habit,, mouth wash will not cure this white patch,, u have to stop the habit of smoking and then take a course of antioxidants with the prescription of oral medicine/oral surgeon specialist,,plz consult asap for a check up and treatment..hope it helps,,tc
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