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Doctor insights on: I Have White Patches On My Mouth

Has to be seen and..: White patches in your mouth could be any number of things. See an oral surgeon for a definitive diagnosis. Unless the oral surgeon knows what it is and that it is not a neoplasm (growth), it should be biopsied. Most oral pathologists will tell you that even certain lesions that look benign can be precancerous and should be removed or at least biopsied. ...Read more

White Patches: White patches in the mouth can be from a variety of causes including bite trauma, irritations from a poorly fitting dental appliance, overgrowth of a fungus called candida albicans, leukoplakia, which is common in tobacco users, or in rare cases, a form of oral cancer. Let a dentist, who is a specialist in diseases of the mouth examine you to determine the nature of your white patches. ...Read more

Multiple causes: Please have it checked
You can be biting your cheek
Your body chemistry can be off can be fungus
Can be growth or can be more serious especially if you smoke
Have it looked at ...Read more

Possible: Sound like you need to be treated. ...Read more

Maybe strep, flu, etc.: Throat symptoms can be from viruses, strep throat, allergies, etc... It can be difficult to tell what the cause is. If symptoms only last 1-2 days, it was likely allergies, irritation, or a mild cold. Doctors have rapid 5-minute tests for strep, so a primary care doctor can diagnose strep throat and start antibiotics. Otherwise, possible viral infections are mono and oral herpes. Doctor can check. ...Read more

Dry patch in mouth.: Any part of your mouth that is not moist is a concern. It could be as simple as a food allergy or as serious as oral cancer. Although oral cancer is rare it should be taken very seriously. Schedule an appointment with your dentist for an evaluation. ...Read more

Needs to be checked: White or grayish patches inside the mouth is called Leukoplakia or Keratosis.An irritant like a rough tooth, broken denture or chewing tobacco can cause cell overgrowth &cause these patches. Leukoplakia usually is not dangerous, but sometimes can be serius, Most leukoplakia are benign and non cancerous. Some show early sign of cancer.We can not be sure if it ia leukoplakia but I advise get it checked ...Read more

Leukoplakia: White patches can be infectious such as virally related or a fungal infection orwhit patches from hyperkeratosis or even from a dry mouth. If the patches are film like and come off they are likely candida and would respond to antifungals. If they do not come off you should see your doctor or dentist and consider a biopsy, especially if you are a smoker. ...Read more

Not sure: I am not sure where the patches are - in the mouth or on the skin? Either, or - they need to be looked at first until treatment can be initiated. ...Read more

Candida: Could be candida (yeast) but other small ulceration a may look similar. You should be further evaluated. ...Read more

See answer: Without seeing it two possibilities are: Leukoplakia and Lichen Planus. SEE YOUR DENTIST TO EVALUATE THE AREA. See> http://mayocl. In/1WY4cwh http://bit. Ly/1NMLO2s ...Read more

Rough patch: Your friend should see his dentist or a oral surgeon to rule out a leukoplakia condition ...Read more

Leukoedema, leukopla: Leukoedema is a white patch inside the mouth that can be wiped off with gauze. It is normal and nonpathological. Leukoplakia, on the other hand, is a white patch inside the mouth that cannot be wiped off. It represent tissue change and could be pathological, as it may progress into red color as it grows, develop acanthosis, and carcinoma in situ. ...Read more

InfectionTraumaCanc: White patches inside the mouth can be caused by
Infection
Inflammation
Trauma
Cancer
Other underlying conditions and Diseses
Common infction are Thrush, bacteria ang viruses
Allrgic reaction to food can cause inflammation, swelling and white patches
Get it checked by your Family Doctor ...Read more

Dry patches: If it is on the outside of the mouth, it could be a candidiasis infection. A cream can be prescribed for that. If it is on the inside of the mouth it should be cultured to allow for a definitive diagnosis and treatment ...Read more

Smoking: The "patch" would have to be personally examined by your own dentist, preferably an Oral Surgeon for a clinical diagnosis. Any type of tobacco increases your risk of cancer, regardless! It's your health and your life, and you must take responsibility for your actions. ...Read more

Need more info: Red patches around the mouth may be due viral infection like herpes, vitamin deficiency, fungal skin infection etc. Try taking an over the counter multivitamin and if the lesion does not go away in a couple of weeks, see your doctor. ...Read more

YES: However, I would suggest the use of a gentle baby soap. ...Read more

Tooth patch: Tooth patch is a new term for me. But I suspect that it is a provisional filling. These are not meant to last more than 30 days. Yours has lasted a year. It may hurt as the "patch"' has loosened and may be pinching your gum. Have a definitive restoration place in you tooth...not another patch. ...Read more

Black hairy tongue: Black hairy tongue is a harmless, temporary condition that gives the tongue a dark, furry look, related to a build up of dead skin cells on the surface of the tongue. These get stained by food dyes, medication containing bismuth, such as Pepto Bismol, (bismuth subsalicylate) tobacco, as well as bacteria or viruses. If feeling ill, see a doctor, otherwise, gentle brushing of the tongue will help. ...Read more

Anything: That has such a short life must be possibly an allergic response to something: soap, facial creams, foods, drugs you may take. The best would be to be seen by a dr. When actually those patches come up. Was ur immune system tested well? Do you have dry mouth too? Anybody thought of sjorgen's? ...Read more

Melanoma: Please see your doctor to make sure it is not a melanoma! ...Read more

Well: That requires an exam suggest do photographs and HealthTap visit for diagnosis and treatment can't really figure it out by text message ...Read more

Ulceloocin Patch: I had never heard of it before. According to a google search it seems to be a product from china that is "indicated for use with all types of ulcers and small wounds of the oral mucosa including canker sores, aphthous ulcers, and injuries such as traumatic ulcers caused by self-biting, braces, and ill-fitting dentures." it would appear it's more of a bandaid covering than anything else. ...Read more

Fungal infection?: Or lots of other possibilities. All white lesions need to be examined and evaluated. Some are easily treated and others require a biopsy for a definitive diagnosis. ...Read more

Should check it out: You may have thrush--a fungal infection and can happen at any age. In infancy, it is common and often of no consequences. In adult, usually there is a cause: med use such as steroid, asthma/copd inhalers, antibiotic use, immunocompromised states such as hiv/aids, cancer/chemotherapy etc...Thrush is not associated with contact dermatitis. It is easily treatable. Consult doc. Good luck. ...Read more

Probably not: Related. White spots inside the mouth could mean a condition called leukoplakia, a precancerous condition. So have an oral surgeon or head & neck surgeon look at it. ...Read more

Unrelated: Your blood patch is unrelated to the taste in your mouth. Most likely anxiety or oral pathology. Talk to you doctors or go for evaluation. ...Read more

Yes: So, if you are being tested, you need to tell them that you are using nicotine replacement therapy. The patch is somewhat less likely to show up, depending on the sensitivity of the test they use. But if you use the oral products (gum, lozenges) it is likely to be positive. ...Read more

Oral lesions: He needs to be seen by an ear, nose and throat doctor. He probably needs biopsies to see whether or not it is cancer. ...Read more