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What Causes Brown Patch In Mouth?
I have a brown area in my mouth on my left cheek. No pain or odor & it has been there for at least two years. I had braces for 3 years and have had then off for 4 years, i wear a removable retainee at nifht that is metal. What is causing the color there?
Sat, 26 Apr 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Pigmented entities may arise from intrinsic and extrinsic sources. The color may range from light brown to blue-black. The color depends on the source of the pigment and the depth of the pigment from which the color is derived.
Visit the dentist and get it examined.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
Pigmented entities may arise from intrinsic and extrinsic sources. The color may range from light brown to blue-black. The color depends on the source of the pigment and the depth of the pigment from which the color is derived.
Visit the dentist and get it examined.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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