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What Causes White Patch On The Gum?

I have a small, tooth sized white patch behind my furthest molar on the gum, on the right side of the mouth. It feels a bit sore when i touch it with my tongue. It first started to form a couple of days ago when i felt pain brushing my teeth one morning. I think it may be a scab from eating chips, although i don't remember receiving the feeling of cutting my gums. It doesn't seem to be permanently there and feels kind of "loose" like a scab, and I am able to scrape it off, since I did this thinking it was food at first. So I'm just wondering if my prediction is correct and that it is a scab, or it could be plaque, etc. Thank you.
posted on Sun, 6 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have white patch on gum which seems to be due to accumulation of food and debris in that area leading to formation of plaque and calculas. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit periodontist once and get it done. You should go for scaling and root planning of teeth. You should maintain proper oral hygiene. Do warm saline garles on daily basis. Avoid intake of junk food. Do rinses with antimicrobial agent.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes White Patch On The Gum?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have white patch on gum which seems to be due to accumulation of food and debris in that area leading to formation of plaque and calculas. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit periodontist once and get it done. You should go for scaling and root planning of teeth. You should maintain proper oral hygiene. Do warm saline garles on daily basis. Avoid intake of junk food. Do rinses with antimicrobial agent. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari