Question 1

i sometimes get white spots inside of my mouth. they are small irregular in shape with a small red ring. no other color or pattern have been noticed?

Accepted Answer

Any: Associated symptoms like pain or fever. If know associated symptoms may be taste buds.

Question 2

what are the white spots inside my babys mouth?

Accepted Answer

Thrush: Those white spots in your baby's mouth can be thrush. This is an infection with a fungus called candida that is common in babies. It causes white plaques on the tongue and mouth that can occasionally bleed. An oral anti-fungal medicine can help eliminate the infection, especially if it makes it uncomfortable for your baby to feed.

Question 3

why do i have light white spots inside mouth but they dont hurt ?

Accepted Answer

Fordyce spots: May be Fordyce spots which are small sebaceous glands in the mucosa of your mouth.  However other causes such as infection are possible.  If you smoke, stop!  See your physician with concerns for a first hand examination.

Question 4

what causes white spots on the roof of your mouth?

Accepted Answer

Whit spots: Fungal infection can show up as white spots in the mouth. Make sure to show those spots to your doctor to be sure.

Question 5

white spots in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Thrush: Thrush yeast infection mouth. Need to see physician oral anti fungal medication.

Question 6

my 3 year old has white spots in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Candida is possible: If using an inhaled steroid, if he has a fever , may be a viral stomatitis, let your pediatrician take a look, but probably not serious.

Question 7

my year old daughter has white spots in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Thrush: This oral candidiasis- a yeast infection.

Question 8

white spots in mouth are cancer, right?

Accepted Answer

Not quite: Exam, history, and biopsy will help with answer.
Smoking, smoke-less tobacco, history of radiation to head and neck may increase risk for oral cancer. See oral surgeon.

Question 9

do the white spots in my babys mouth mean he has thrush?

Accepted Answer

Its possible: Whiteness on a baby's tongue is likely to be due to milk or thrush.  If you can wipe it off then it was likely milk residue.  If you can't, it may be thrush and you may need a prescription for Nystatin (anti-fungal medicine) from your pediatrician.

Question 10

please tell me what causes white spots in the mouth besides cancer?

Accepted Answer

Lot of Things: Simply eating white food can cause white spots.

Fungal infections can cause white spots. 

Very small white spots can be normal. 

One of the more concerning causes of white spots though is "leukoplakia." these white spots can turn into cancer.

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I sometimes get white spots inside of my mouth. they are small irregular in shape with a small red ring. no other color or pattern have been noticed?

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Why do i have light white spots inside mouth but they dont hurt ?

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What causes white spots on the roof of your mouth?

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White spots in my mouth?

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My 3 year old has white spots in mouth?

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My year old daughter has white spots in mouth?

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White spots in mouth are cancer, right?

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Please tell me what causes white spots in the mouth besides cancer?

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