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I have a small white spot on my inner side of my right upper gum near the molar. What could this be?
Query: Hello doctor, For a long time, I have had a small white spot on the inner side of my right upper gum near the molar. It rarely itches or hurts. What is this, and how do I get rid of it?Please suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am an oral surgeon and will answer your question shortly. Please check your follow-up message. Regards. Read Full »
I am experiencing red ulcers and white patches in my mouth. Kindly advice what to do.
Query: Hi doctor, If you remember, I consulted for my aunt the last time about mucormycosis infection. I am having sudden ulcers and patches in my mouth, which are all red only, but I am scared to go out during such a COVID (Corona Virus Disease) scenario. Please suggest a cure for painful mouth ulcers and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Yes I do remember. This is the same doctor who answered your query previously for your aunt as well. You need to apply Dentogel or Dologel-CT (Choline Salicylate and Lidocaine) twice a day for 15 days and use a Chlorhexidine 0.12% mouthwash without fail. Get regu... Read Full »
Do I have to worry about the white lines on my inner cheek?
Query: Hi doctor, I have some white lines on my cheeks and would like to ask your opinion. Is biopsy required? My first dentist thought it was a pre-cancerous spot, but I went for a second opinion, and the doctor said it was nothing. So now I am confused. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have seen the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) you have enclosed. I am a maxillofacial surgeon too. I do not think a biopsy would be required based on what pictures you have uploaded. The lines seem quite faint o... Read Full »
Are all white lesions in the mouth cancerous?
Query: Hi doctor, I have attached the reports of CT (Computed Tomography) and biopsy tests of my mouth. Kindly assess my report. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the biopsy and CT (computed tomography) scan report, you have likely developed a verrucous carcinoma or cancer, in other words, a lesion that might be potentially malignant or cancerous. But as per the report and my interpretation, you should not panic and get one ... Read Full »
I had tooth filling done and noticed gray and white spots on my inner cheek. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor,After receiving a filling, I noticed gray and white spots on my inner cheek. However, I am not sure if it is a serious issue. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. I am a maxillofacial surgeon and will give you your answer. Read Full »
I am not a smoker, and I have painful reddish white patch in my mouth. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, What is this white patch surrounded by redness in my mouth? I was recovering from COVID-19 when it appeared. It feels like my jaw hurts and is particularly excruciating when I open my jaw wide to eat or something. I am a 39-year-old male with a good health condition. I take Zoloft (Ser... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case and will be answering the query shortly. Please check all follow-up messages for the treatment plan and instructions. I have seen the images enclosed (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Read Full »
I have painless white patches in the buccal mucosa. What is the reason?
Query: Hello doctor,I have white patches in the buccal mucosa, which is painless, and I used to smoke. What is the reason? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture enclosed (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Do not worry. It is not a cancerous lesion by appearance. However, I need to assess your medical and drug history to know what has caused this lesion suddenly. Because some white... Read Full »