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What Is A White Patch On The Mouth Suggestive Of?

i have white patch on my mouth about 2 and half year . but it is painless .. i met a lot of dentist for removing it , but white patch is still in my mouth . one dentist said me that it is never go away ... i am in tension now . i need a good suggestion . i do not smoke or drinking alkohol .
Mon, 21 Nov 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that the white patch inside mouth can be due to causes like Frictional Keratosis that is a harmless overproduction of keratin layer over the mucosa as a protective phenomena to prevent damage to mucosa with the friction caused by any sharp tooth or tobacco chewing habit..
Other cause can be Leukoplakia that is also over production of Keratin but there is also disturbance in cells known as cell dysplasia..
It is a Precancerous lesion and needs mime medical assistance..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like Biopsy can be done for diagnosis..
In case if it is due to Frictional Keratosis it will get resolved on its own once the irritating factor is eliminated..
In case of Leukoplakia you can be advised Multivitamins and anti oxidants like Lycopene for atleast 2 to 3 months..
If still not removed then surgical removal has to be done..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

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What Is A White Patch On The Mouth Suggestive Of?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that the white patch inside mouth can be due to causes like Frictional Keratosis that is a harmless overproduction of keratin layer over the mucosa as a protective phenomena to prevent damage to mucosa with the friction caused by any sharp tooth or tobacco chewing habit.. Other cause can be Leukoplakia that is also over production of Keratin but there is also disturbance in cells known as cell dysplasia.. It is a Precancerous lesion and needs mime medical assistance.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like Biopsy can be done for diagnosis.. In case if it is due to Frictional Keratosis it will get resolved on its own once the irritating factor is eliminated.. In case of Leukoplakia you can be advised Multivitamins and anti oxidants like Lycopene for atleast 2 to 3 months.. If still not removed then surgical removal has to be done.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.