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I have a white hardened layer over my gums in my mouth. originally my dentist said it was a callous but it has spread now. is it oral cancer?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Biopsy: It may be time to see an oral surgeon for an evaluation and may be biopsy of the lesion so that the tissue may be examined by a pathologist.
Answered 5/13/2016
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Gum area: There are many things that can cause this kind of thing. An oral surgeon has the training and knowledge to determine what it is. See an oral surgeon
Answered 4/5/2020
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No: Have the calculus (tarter) professionally removed...it causes gum/bone recession. Have your Dentist teach you how to keep it from reforming.
Answered 3/12/2020
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DDS evaluation: Get a definitive diagnosis from your dentist. You mention that the dentist stated that calculus is present, after a through prophy, your issues should be remedied. If the dentist feels that you need to follow through with scaling and root planing or an evaluation with a periodontist- do it.
Answered 5/29/2016
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