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What Causes White Patches In The Mouth?

My husband went to his dentist & he saw white patches in his mouth which he said may be an autoimmune problem. Looking for a doctor in DE, NJ or PA that will holistically treat him. Only looking for a natural health care provider to treat him holistically to find out exactly what is the cause.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The whit patch in the mouth can be because of many reasons like autoimmune disorders like lichen planus, pemphigus. the other cause can be a leukoplakia, frictional keratosis, candidiasis etc.
Nothing to be panic, consult a good oral physician and get it evaluated and once the diagnosis is confirmed, we can treat accordingly.
If it is candidiasis then you have to take topical antifungal like candid mouth paint.
If it is leukoplakia, you have to stop the habit of smoking and take antioxidants like capsule lycopene.
if it is lichen planus then you have to take topical steroids like triamcinolone acetonide (0.1%) 4-5times daily for 1 week.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes White Patches In The Mouth?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The whit patch in the mouth can be because of many reasons like autoimmune disorders like lichen planus, pemphigus. the other cause can be a leukoplakia, frictional keratosis, candidiasis etc. Nothing to be panic, consult a good oral physician and get it evaluated and once the diagnosis is confirmed, we can treat accordingly. If it is candidiasis then you have to take topical antifungal like candid mouth paint. If it is leukoplakia, you have to stop the habit of smoking and take antioxidants like capsule lycopene. if it is lichen planus then you have to take topical steroids like triamcinolone acetonide (0.1%) 4-5times daily for 1 week. I hope my answer will help you, take care.