Question 1

white patch on gums that wiped off. small white dots on gums that won't wipe off and white and yellow spots on tonsils! what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

Get checked for: Viral, bacterial or fungal infection, leukoplakia etc. If u smoke, try to quit.Take care! http://www.Md-health.Com/white-spots-on-throat.Html.

Question 2

my soft palate is itchy, came after i ate lots of chewing gums. and now its got red/yellow spots. exacerbated by sweet stuff. came 6-7 months ago help?

Accepted Answer

See a Pro: May be Thrush, allergy, lichen plants, neoplasm, etc.  Red and r white lesions should always be evaluated immediately.  Please call your Dentist for an examination.

Question 3

had my lower last tooth removed 4 days ago cuz of decay probably have gum disease the spot now is black and yellowish and so is the cheeck next to it ?

Accepted Answer

Bruise likely: Most surgery involves bleeding and the more blood into the tissues the more it will discolor the tissue until removed by the body's normal functioning repair mechanism. If you are patient the tissue will usually return to normal color in a few more days.

Question 4

i have a white spot on my upper gum it's not painful every time i touch it a yellow puss comes out followed but a bit of blood sometimes any idea?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Please, contact your PCP or a dentist for proper treatment of the infection to avoid complication.

Question 5

i have this spot on my gums. its been there 5 days. it has a grey yellow center and red around it. some pus came out after i applied peroxide. cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: That could be an abscess forming from a decayed tooth that got infected , see a dentist for treatment , usually be either taking that tooth out or having root canal treatment done to preserve the tooth and restore it.

Question 6

two small white spots on gums. what could they be?

Accepted Answer

White spots on gums: How long they have been there .Are they painful . Can you scrape it or not .Please be checked by a dentist who deals with oral medicine or even a regular dentist for now .He /she would be able to determine what it is and refer you if this is not the area of his/her  expertise

Question 7

i have small tiny white spots on my gums that dont hurt. it seems to be less visible after i gargle water with salt. i noticed a week ago. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Exam: Impossible to do a differential diagnosis without an examination.  Any white lesions should be examined.  Please see your Dentist or an Oral Surgeon.

Question 8

i have small white spots on mybottom gum below teeth. should i be concerned. i am 21?

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: Canker sore is the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The condition is idiopathic (the cause is not known) recurrent aphthous ulcers is usually self-limiting.

Question 9

there are some small dot like white spots on my gum after 3 days of my tooth being extracted. it feels bit irritated but not painful and is just a lit?

Accepted Answer

See DDS: Go back to the dentist that performed the extraction for a clinical evaluation. Make sure you are not smoking as this will retard healing.

Question 10

my gum is slightly brown above my teeth and has some white spots which are consisted of very small white dots themselves , what are these ?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be seen: It's hard to know without actually being able to see it in person.  It might be plaque and stained calculus either at the gum line or beneath the gum and showing through.  It also might be a number of other things.  I suggest that you see a dentist who can give you an accurate answer.

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White patch on gums that wiped off. small white dots on gums that won't wipe off and white and yellow spots on tonsils! what could be the problem?

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My soft palate is itchy, came after i ate lots of chewing gums. and now its got red/yellow spots. exacerbated by sweet stuff. came 6-7 months ago help?

A member asked:

Had my lower last tooth removed 4 days ago cuz of decay probably have gum disease the spot now is black and yellowish and so is the cheeck next to it ?

A member asked:

I have a white spot on my upper gum it's not painful every time i touch it a yellow puss comes out followed but a bit of blood sometimes any idea?

A member asked:

I have this spot on my gums. its been there 5 days. it has a grey yellow center and red around it. some pus came out after i applied peroxide. cancer?

A member asked:

Two small white spots on gums. what could they be?

A member asked:

I have small tiny white spots on my gums that dont hurt. it seems to be less visible after i gargle water with salt. i noticed a week ago. what is it?

A member asked:

I have small white spots on mybottom gum below teeth. should i be concerned. i am 21?

A member asked:

There are some small dot like white spots on my gum after 3 days of my tooth being extracted. it feels bit irritated but not painful and is just a lit?

A member asked:

My gum is slightly brown above my teeth and has some white spots which are consisted of very small white dots themselves , what are these ?

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