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What Causes White Spot On Gum?

Hi I have a white spit on my gum which I've had for a long time but I'm also extremely tired but I haven't been well since October I was in intensive care with pneumonia H inflewenser and an asthma attack this year about 4 weeks ago I had a stroke so out the tiredness down to that but I am worried about this spot in my mouth don't want mouth cancer kind regards Kay
Thu, 11 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

As per your query you have symptoms of white spot on gum since a long time which is mainly because of chronic irritation of mucous membrane of mouth which could be because of excessive smoking, ill fitting appliances. Leukoplakia is the major reason for white spots on your gums which is because of poor oral hygiene of oral cavity. Food particles keeps on accumulating which are causing continued irritation.

I would suggest you need not to worry about anything. Its not symptoms of oral cancer. Still you should visit oral pathologist once and get scrapings from gum and get it examined properly to rule out any malignant pathology. Maintain proper oral hygiene by antimicrobial mouth wash. Do gum massage on daily basis. Brush and floss twice daily.

Leukoplakia is harmless as such, you should visit dentist once and get it surgically removed if its troubling you. Take Nystatin suspensions as well to prevent fungal infection.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes White Spot On Gum?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of white spot on gum since a long time which is mainly because of chronic irritation of mucous membrane of mouth which could be because of excessive smoking, ill fitting appliances. Leukoplakia is the major reason for white spots on your gums which is because of poor oral hygiene of oral cavity. Food particles keeps on accumulating which are causing continued irritation. I would suggest you need not to worry about anything. Its not symptoms of oral cancer. Still you should visit oral pathologist once and get scrapings from gum and get it examined properly to rule out any malignant pathology. Maintain proper oral hygiene by antimicrobial mouth wash. Do gum massage on daily basis. Brush and floss twice daily. Leukoplakia is harmless as such, you should visit dentist once and get it surgically removed if its troubling you. Take Nystatin suspensions as well to prevent fungal infection. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari