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What Causes White Patches On The Tongue?

Hi a couple of days ago I noticed I had like a couple of white patches on the side of my tongue and I was just wondering like what the cause could be you know I just recently stopped smoking so I'm not really sure if that's what it is or me occasionally drinking
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Hello thanks for consulting at hcm..

The white patch could be leukoplakia since you had the habit of smoking?? Was it long term smoking habit??

Please stop the habit gradually.. you need to take a consult with a oral physician for a check up of your oral mucosa and tongue..
you may also need antioxidants like lycopene etc

Because it is on the lateral borders of tongue, are your teeth surfaces sharp?? May it is also contributing, hence get your sharp teeth surfaces trimmed..

Hope it helps,,take care..
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What Causes White Patches On The Tongue?

Hello thanks for consulting at hcm.. The white patch could be leukoplakia since you had the habit of smoking?? Was it long term smoking habit?? Please stop the habit gradually.. you need to take a consult with a oral physician for a check up of your oral mucosa and tongue.. you may also need antioxidants like lycopene etc Because it is on the lateral borders of tongue, are your teeth surfaces sharp?? May it is also contributing, hence get your sharp teeth surfaces trimmed.. Hope it helps,,take care..