Suggest Treatment For White Spots On The Gums

Posted on Wed, 7 Dec 2016

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Wed, 7 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : In the last year I have had 3 yeast infections, which is very uncommon for me. resently I noticed white spots on my gums. Starting to get a little concerned. just wondering if the two are related?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Oral fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Ya this gum infection probably is fungal too..it can be due to bad oral hygiene or immune deficiency
please get blood sugar and HIV STATUS DONE
ALSO SEND ME PHOTOGRAPH OF THE LESIONS
that ll help to make the diagnosis
avoid spicy foods and beverages

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng