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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
White Patch on Upper Gums
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
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White Patch on Upper Gums
by Cterkey, Nov 17, 2006 12:00AM
Hello,
For the past couple of months, I have had a white raised patch over my front upper teeth on my gums. It can be brushed away, is painless, doesn't bleed, though when it is brushed away, the gums underneath look slightly ulcerated, though the same colour as the rest of my gums. I at first thought it was toothpaste all the time, until a friend who is a hygenist had a look and suggested I get it looked at. She suggested possibly candidiasis? Does this make sense? Or could it be something more serious?
Thanks.
For the past couple of months, I have had a white raised patch over my front upper teeth on my gums. It can be brushed away, is painless, doesn't bleed, though when it is brushed away, the gums underneath look slightly ulcerated, though the same colour as the rest of my gums. I at first thought it was toothpaste all the time, until a friend who is a hygenist had a look and suggested I get it looked at. She suggested possibly candidiasis? Does this make sense? Or could it be something more serious?
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Nov 18, 2006 12:00AM
, Nov 18, 2006 12:00AM
It does not sound serious but I would have it looked at. Candidiasis usually is more widespread.
Member Comments (1)
by juliefe, Jan 02, 2009 03:20PM
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