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[Losingtheplot]

Hi

So I went for a check up at dentist today and he mentioned the white patch to the side of my tongue - he thinks it be caused by me biting the side of the tongue which I am not aware of doing, or the tongue catching on my teeth.  Its has been there a few weeks now I said I had thought it was an ulcer and feels sore.  The dentist said it could also be that.  I am to have a check up in 2 weeks and if it is still there be referred to dental hospital for a biospy.
I am in a bit of a daze as I hadn't expected any of this and quite honestly have just lived with the pain as it is always there especially when I eat. 
I am now very worried! The dentist tried to assure me that it is quite possibly nothing serious but what if it doesn't clear up?

[CLKD]

Your dentist is trained to check for anything untoward in the mouth.  He is following the correct procedure.  Did he suggest using 'bonjela' to ease any soreness?  Have U been eating kiwi fruits, I tried these in the New Year and my mouth took on lots of tiny very sore pimples.  Took 2 weeks B4 they eased.  'bonjela' helped.

If it doesn't clear then you will be referred for a biopsy to see if anything more needs to be done.  It is a worry.  Make a note of any concerns to discuss at your next visit.

[sheila99]

Probably good that it hurts, it usually means it isn't sinister. I put salt on ulcers.

[jaypo]

Doesn't sound like he's too concerned,corsodyl medicated mouthwash is also good

[CLKD]

Salt   

[sheila99]

It hurts  but usually cures it.

[CLKD]

OUCH ......... 

[Losingtheplot]

Probably good that it hurts, it usually means it isn't sinister. I put salt on ulcers.

Ahh really thats good will try salt. I've always got a sore mouth insides of my cheeks also white off my biting them

[Losingtheplot]

Doesn't sound like he's too concerned,corsodyl medicated mouthwash is also good

He didn't suggest me trying anything to help it which I find odd. Yes I've used Cosodyl in past thanks will try it again

[Losingtheplot]

Your dentist is trained to check for anything untoward in the mouth.  He is following the correct procedure.  Did he suggest using 'bonjela' to ease any soreness?  Have U been eating kiwi fruits, I tried these in the New Year and my mouth took on lots of tiny very sore pimples.  Took 2 weeks B4 they eased.  'bonjela' helped.

If it doesn't clear then you will be referred for a biopsy to see if anything more needs to be done.  It is a worry.  Make a note of any concerns to discuss at your next visit.

Will try bongela too thanks. Haven't been eatting kiwis though citrus or pickles irritate my mouth

[Blot]

You might not even need a biopsy Losingtheplot. The oral surgeon might just take one look at it and know straight away what it is.

I usually soak a bit of cotton wool with corsodyl and hold it on the sore bit for a minute or so. Works wonders.

[jillydoll]

Hi

It could be oral lichen planus. 
I have a touch of it on my cheek on the inside of my mouth.
I had a biopsy years ago to confirm it.
I'm actually under the specialist division at my local dental hospital.  They keep check of it. Once every 12 months.
My only irritating thing about it is, is that, that side of my mouth can get quite dry and sore, so I use bonjela on it occasionally,  or a salt water rinse, the dentist is quite happy with that.
Xx

[Losingtheplot]

Hi

It could be oral lichen planus. 
I have a touch of it on my cheek on the inside of my mouth.
I had a biopsy years ago to confirm it.
I'm actually under the specialist division at my local dental hospital.  They keep check of it. Once every 12 months.
My only irritating thing about it is, is that, that side of my mouth can get quite dry and sore, so I use bonjela on it occasionally,  or a salt water rinse, the dentist is quite happy with that.
Xx

My dentist seemed to put my white lines inside my cheeks as me biting them??! Which I know I don't do and told him that

[Dierdre]

I have the lines on side of my inner cheek too. Didn't think i bite but do it in my sleep. Also got a couple of white lumps I've had for years from chewing and dentist said it's scar tissue.

[jillydoll]

Well. My white lines on my inner cheek was picked up by my old dentist years ago.
He said he thought it was lichen planus. But to make sure he'd do a biopsy. 
Results came back. He was right.
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