Leukoplakia
is a white or gray
patch that develops on the tongue the inside of the cheek or on
the floor of the mouth. It is the mouth's
reaction to chronic irritation of the mucous membranes of the
mouth. Leukoplakia patches can also develop on the female genital
area however the cause of this is unknown.
Leukoplakia
patches can occur at any time in your life, but it is most common in
senior adults.
- Irritation from rough teeth, fillings, or crowns, or ill-fitting dentures that rub against your cheek or gum
- Chronic smoking pipe smoking, or other tobacco use
- Sun exposure to the lips
- Oral cancer (although rare)
- HIV or AIDS
Presence
of white or gray colored patches on your tongue, gums, roof of your
mouth, or the inside of the cheeks of your mouth may be a sign of
leukoplakia.
Leukoplakia
is a sore or lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the
cheek. Leukoplakia treatment can be best done in Dental solutionsBangalore at low cost.
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more information about leukoplakia
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