Dentist

[Jody00]

Hi I had a check up at dentist other day has I was pass my due date which I didn't know but glad I went has dentist seen some white on inside of my cheeks and bottom of my gums she said has anybody pointed this out to me am like no then she said we going make a referral at the hospital has it needs investigating said he might not ne nothing to worry about just needs investigating furthur ask me if I smoke or drink then said have I heard or something called leukoplakia,never heard of the name but she Gmail my doctors and made referral for me at hospital which got my letter threw saying I've got a telephone appointment march then if I need go into hospital after my telephone appointment there will has anyone else had this at all?thankyou xx

[yarrowleaf]

Hi Jody !! It can be leucoplacia, but also a special sort of exceme building up little calcified pieces/flakes in the skin.

Almost all leukoplakia patches are noncancerous (benign), though some show early signs of cancer. Cancers on the bottom of the mouth can occur next to areas of leukoplakia. And white areas mixed in with red areas (speckled leukoplakia) may indicate the potential for cancer. So it's best to see your or primary care professional if you have unusual, persistent changes in your mouth.

Doctors blame tobacco as the main reason. very irritating and confusing to non smokers.

I spill out this rather callous answer to you, because I've been through the same, but mine spots were caused by old allergic reaction together with bad blood circulatien caused by my Pegasys jabs. So called "undernourished blisters" !!

We get so many "perks" from our medics and diseases -- I hope this is a goodhearted one for you !!

All the best --soon spring will be here !!

PS Have you had your Covid jab yet ?

[Loubprv Volunteer]

Morning,Never heard of the above but nice to be alerted to it.

I had a bcc on the roof of my mouth about 4 years ago. No worries, it’s my fourth around the head area. Side effects of Hydroxi apparently. I don’t often lie in the sun with my mouth open., in fact I don’t sit or lie in the sun at all.

As you say yarrow, another perk.

However, we’re alive and well so let’s not moan!

Louise x

[Jody00 in reply to Loubprv]

Hi thankyou for replys and yes it is like a,white flaky spread on side on my gums and like 2 little white tiny spots with flakey look alike on bottom of my gum just underneath where it is in my cheek no I don't sun sit in sun much I walk in sun when its nice to go out for a walk I used to smoke over 5 years ago but not smoke since I thought I ask just incase it could of been something to do with condition we got probley just something else then over nothing probley has am only on 75mg aspirin and yes thankyou I had my jab done end of January just waiting on 2nd jab all the best to both of uxxx

[hunter5582]

I had a significant level of apparent leukoplakia as a side effect from hydroxyurea. In my case it caused such significant dyschromia of the tongue that it turned to surface solid white. The effects mostly disappeared when I discontinued the hydroxyurea, but there were some permanent changes to the surface of my tongue (geographic tongue).

The protocol for leukoplakia is to monitor for oral cancers (as yarrowleaf indicates). Since HU can cause oral carcinomas, it is something to be aware of/monitor (if you are on HU or other medications with the adverse effect). What you are describing may also be stomatitis, which is one of the very common side effects.

Hope you get is sorted out ASAP.

[Pte82]

Jody, this link discusses two deficiencies related to leukoplakia zinc and vitamin A. Remember zinc depletes copper. I encourage you to research for others. Always consult your health care professional before using any supplement.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/988...

[Meatloaf9]

White streaks on your cheeks or gums could also be a condition called lichen planus, also a benign condition. A biopsy would confirm either. Red patches in the mouth are generally worse to have than white. Good luck at your appointment.

[Aime]

Hope you get it sorted out soon. Take care Aime x😻

[Jody00]

Thankyou everyone for getting back to me I didn't even know was there myself untell dentist mention to me when was looking in my mouth she said has everyone etc said anything about this I said no didn't know was there but she said needs investigating might not be nothing to worry about and have I heard of the name leukoplakia a can seenow when I keep checking everyday its like white flakey strands on my side back of inside my cheek underneath bottom of my gums like 2 little tiny white spots with white underneath aswell am in 75mg aspirin only I've not got a telephone appointment on 15th of March if need to go in hospital after that then they will me know on the phone and thankyiu guys I will let u know on my outcome best wishes to all.Xxx

[Jody00]

A mean sorry I have a telephone appointment now on the 15th of March see what they say then.thankyou xxx

[Jody00 in reply to Jody00]

Had my phone call on the 12th ask me few questions on what was like in my mouth etc,going to see me face to face then check up and a biospy done could be anything but will found out just waiting on a letter to come threw for my appointment date.thankyou again guys for all information Xxxx

[Jody00 in reply to Jody00]

Hi been seen by the doctors at hospital oral surgery, ask me a few questions check inside my mouth said could be lichen planus or leukoplakia erm said treatment for this would be steriods tablets but ask me to go in within 2 weeks to have some pictures taken then have to have a biospy done in 2 weeks time to see whats going off thankyou for your reply back been great .Xxx

[Jody00 in reply to Jody00]

Had my photos taken today to give to doctors just to compare everything I go get check out at dentist appointments, then had my biospy cut my lip bit cause bit if bleeding and brusing but said because am on 75mg aspirin a said a know am use to it now but am in pain now numbness weary off got paracetamols at ready going to call me in 4 weeks time for diagnoses to which one it is ,thankyiu guys xxx