Whitish discoloration in mouth- An alarming sign

Whitish discoloration in your oral cavity is not something to be neglected. These white patches can be an alarming sign for big problems. Tobacco intake in any form like bidi, cigarette, sutta are leading cause. Most often they heal spontaneously in 2-4 weeks. But if they cause itching, burning sensation and difficulty in eating, then consult your doctor. These can be pre-cancerous lesions like Oral Leukoplakia, Oral Lichen Planus, lichenoid reactions, erythroplakia etc. Neglecting these problems may lead to oral cancer in future.  Timely medication, therapies and vitamin supplements will help in early recovery.