Leukoplakia Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Leukoplakia first appears as flat, gray sores — usually on your gums or on the insides of your cheeks and sometimes on your tongue. Over weeks or months, leukoplakic sores develop into patches w...

Causes
... Most often, leukoplakia results from chronic irritation of your mouth''s delicate tissues. The irritation can come from a number of sources, including poorly-fitting dentures, rough spots on your teet...

Leukoplakia Prevention

Prevention
... Most often, you can prevent leukoplakia by following these suggestions: Stop using tobacco products. Avoiding all tobacco products is one of the best steps you can take for your overall health as well...

Leukoplakia Treatment

Complications
... Leukoplakia usually doesn''t cause permanent damage to tissues in your mouth and frequently goes away once you remove the irritating factors. Some sores may become infected, however, or cause ongoing ...

Treatment
... Leukoplakia is usually treated by removing the source of the irritation. For most people, stopping smoking or correcting dental problems clears the condition. When this isn''t effective or if the lesi...

Leukoplakia Other

Overview
... Leukoplakia is a condition in which thickened, white patches form on your gums, on the inside of your cheeks and sometimes on your tongue — usually as a result of chronic irritation. Tobacco, ei...