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What Causes A White Film On Gums?

Dermatology::::72 yr, old male -- has a white film on the gums -- gums are irritated-being a little bright red in places and a bit puffy......just had a biopsy @ Univ. of MN. don't know the result yet.
I've had this white film for many, many yrs. at least 40 yrs. but not the redness..a little information would help.
Thanks ahead of time for your wonderful website and your caring thughtfulness..Bob P. Fargo,ND
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello!Thank you for posting here.

You did not mention if you have this else where on your body and if it is removable.Are you a smoker? Using tobacco in any form can cause this too.
This can be a white lesion ,a biopsy gives definite diagnosis.
Quit tobacco in any form.
Maintain a good oral hygiene and healthy life style routine.Avoid spicy foods.
Maintain a stress free life style.Monitor your blood sugar levels as this can delay healing if you are a diabetic.Have a anti-oxidant rich diet.
Check if you are low on immunity.
You did not mention why you neglected this for 40 years,consider it serious.

Regards.
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S's  Response
Thanks for your query, i Have gone through your query. The white film on the gums could be a frictional keratosis or candidiasis or leukoplakia or lichen planus. consult a oral physician and get these things ruled out. if it is a frictional keratosis remove the cause like any irritation by teeth. if it is leukoplakia, you have to stop the habit of using tobacco(if you have). if it is candidiasis, then you can use topical antifungal agents like candid mouth paint. i hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes A White Film On Gums?

Hello!Thank you for posting here. You did not mention if you have this else where on your body and if it is removable.Are you a smoker? Using tobacco in any form can cause this too. This can be a white lesion ,a biopsy gives definite diagnosis. Quit tobacco in any form. Maintain a good oral hygiene and healthy life style routine.Avoid spicy foods. Maintain a stress free life style.Monitor your blood sugar levels as this can delay healing if you are a diabetic.Have a anti-oxidant rich diet. Check if you are low on immunity. You did not mention why you neglected this for 40 years,consider it serious. Regards.