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By Nickeira | Mar 27, 2012

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Answered by Jerome Tsang, DDS

White patches on gums

My dentist told me I have white patches on my gums, and I need to go to the hospital. I honestly can't see them myself. I don't seem to have any other symptoms but I am really worried about reading what it can be. I don't have the patches anywhere else. can anyone give me any indication what it might be.

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Jerome Tsang, DDS

Mar 29, 2012

A white patch can be anything from a callous (sort of like a rub or friction caused) or it can be potentially the start of cancer. I would recommend following up at the hospital since your dentist is concerned.

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Nova67

Mar 28, 2012

It might be Candida Albicans which is fungus on the gums or it could be leukoplakia (if your a smoker).

allure192

Apr 07, 2012

To: Nova67

yes, i agree with you,your suggestion is really very good.

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