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What causes a painful white patch near tooth?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

How are you doing? I have a pain in my jaw inside the mouth near my last tooth. There is a white patch. It is painful, and I cannot swallow properly because of the pain.

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Asma Parveen

Education:

BDS

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Dr. Asma Parveen is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in preventive and restorative dentistry. She does root canal treatment (endodontics) and dental fillings, tooth extraction and minor oral surgeries. She is well versed in the management of gum diseases (periodontics). She also does cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and veneers. She can provide oral health education and preventive care counseling. She can provide pediatric dental care and dental trauma management.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I am doing very well. Thank you.

As you have mentioned, the pain is around your last tooth, and it could be due to your third molar or wisdom tooth trying to erupt. This is a widespread problem at your age, but I would like a clearer picture of your case. Kindly send me a photo of that area. For the time being, you can start with some warm saline gargles at least five to six times a day for a week. This will take care of the swallowing problem. For the pain, you can take Paracetamol 325 mg thrice a day.

I hope it helps you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sowmiya D
Published At October 14, 2017
Reviewed At March 21, 2025

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Asma Parveen is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in preventive and restorative dentistry. She does root canal treatment (endodontics) and dental fillings, tooth extraction and minor oral surgeries. She is well versed in the management of gum diseases (periodontics). She also does cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and veneers. She can provide oral health education and preventive care counseling. She can provide pediatric dental care and dental trauma management.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sowmiya is a dedicated Dentist with valuable clinical experience in providing quality oral healthcare. She has sound expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dental conditions with precision and care. Her areas of expertise include preventive and restorative dentistry, cosmetic dental treatments, and oral hygiene management aimed at maintaining healthy teeth and a confident smile.

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Dr. Asma Parveen

Dentistry

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Asma Parveen is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in preventive and restorative dentistry. She does root canal treatment (endodontics) and dental fillings, tooth extraction and minor oral surgeries. She is well versed in the management of gum diseases (periodontics). She also does cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and veneers. She can provide oral health education and preventive care counseling. She can provide pediatric dental care and dental trauma management.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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