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Smoking for 10 years now
Have seen whitening of upper jaw area
On the cheek
Sides and sides of tounge area
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Maybe due to cheek biting.
Go for opg xray to determine the position of wisdom tooth
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It looks like Nicotine stomatitis.
For a proper diagnosis you should meet an oral medicine speacialist directly.
Nicotine stomatitis, also often called smoker's palate, is a reaction seen on the roof of the mouth caused by extreme heat in the mouth, most commonly from smoking. It is known by many other names including nicotinic stomatitis, stomatitis nicotina and smoker's keratosis.
Next Steps
It's better if you quit smoking.
Health Tips
If you are not able to quit on your on you can seek the help of a counselor.
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The white patch on cheek side is due to some sharp edge of tooth. Nothing to worry about that.
Palate shows a typical smokers palate.
Next Steps
Visit MDS oral and maxillofacial surgeon or MDS oral pathologist for treatment of palate.
Health Tips
Quit smoking.
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Dr. Maya Dalaya
Prosthodontist
33 yrs exp
Mumbai
Typical habit of long time smoking
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Visit dentist for clinical consultation
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Quit smoking slowly and avoid smoking as early as possible
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