Leukoplakia
By Garrett Healey
Cause Of Leukoplakia
There is no definitive cause or source of how this condition starts, according to the NIH. Although it may be unknown, many Doctors believe that this condition is caused by abrasion and irritation of the oral cavity. Much common in older people, bad habits also contribute to the inflammation, like smoking and using tobacco products.
Symptoms and Signs
Rough Teeth
Rough parts of Dentures
White or gray patches shaped unevenly
Fuzzy or hairy Leukoplakia
Hard surface, cannot be scraped off and very painful when touched or irritated
Drinking
Consuming alcohol in large quantities, is detrimental to the body. But when the person is diagnosed with Leukoplakia the consequences are greater as the white patches will become irritated and much more painful.
Smoking and Vaping
Much like alcohol consumption, smoking and vaping will effect a persons health in many other ways besides this oral disease. Irritating the patches can cause them to become cancerous.
Dental Health
The whole mouth is effected when a patient contracts this condition. The teeth are effected, mostly by smoking, they can become rough and cause leukoplakia spots itself. Gums, cheeks, and the tongue are the other vulnerable areas.
Treatments and Prognosis
Any dental issues should be fixed with aid of a dentist. But most importantly drinking alcohol and smoking (includes "vaping ") should be kept to a minimum.
Looking along term, patients with this disease will be fine as it is not lethel. It will just cause a certain amount of pain and discomfort.
Leukoplakia is caused mainly, by Lifestyle Choices
Leukoplakia is caused and aided by bad habits. These include smoking and drinking. Choosing to avoid problems like this and others will help improve health overall.