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Patch on one side of my lower gums. i think this could possibly be leukoplakia but it seems too early to already get that, what to do?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

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Leukoplakia: Please do not try to diagnose your own lesions. See an Oral Surgeon for an evaluation and only if necessary a biopsy will be performed. Patients without professional training and who look to the internet for answers are almost always wrong in their diagnosis and just cause themselves unnecessary grief and concern.

Answered 9/13/2014

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A member asked:

Patch on one side of my lower gums. i think this could possibly be leukoplakia but it seems too early to already get that, what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gary Sandler answered

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