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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male who does not smoke. Recently, I have noticed the presence of white lines or patches on my gums, both above and below my teeth. I am wondering if this is something I should be worried about. I am well aware that my dental health is not ideal, and I have a denta... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is important to understand that not all oral lesions indicate cancer. White and red lesions are relatively common. Upon examination, I have noted a substantial buildup of calculus on your teeth, along with signs of gingi... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old, and I used to smoke three years ago and I quit. Then I started pan masala (no tobacco) for about one year. I drink a few times a month as well. But it is not frequent. Around 23 days ago I witnessed a sore behind my partially erupted wisdom tooth which was on the swo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am an oral surgeon. Let me know what color the sore or patch is. Is it the same color of your gums only or is it appearing red or white? Usually, non-healing ulcers past one week need to be investigated and relieved soon for precautionary sake. So let me know the color... Read Full »
I have an ulcer on the roof of my mouth. Could it be a cancerous lesion?
Query: Hi doctor, I have an ulcer on the roof of my mouth. I have shared the picture also. I just gargled it with salt water. Last week I ate a lot of complex chips. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the ulcer (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks inflamed. And a bit whitish too. I will give you a series of remedies that you can follow. It looks like a clear case of trauma to the palate. I am a maxillofacial surgeon. So please... Read Full »