August 21, 2009
White Spots On Gums
A fungus called Candida Albicans, which is actually white spots on the gums, is in the mouth of every person. In a healthy person, this fungus is controlled by helpful bacteria that keep it at a low level. But antibiotics, birth control, and other similar products actually end up killing and weakening the helpful bacteria that gets rid of the fungus, allowing it to grow on the gums.
Leukoplakia, a condition that means "white plaque," also is a cause of those white spots on your gums, and is commonly found on the inside of the cheek, on or under the tongue, below the lips, or even on the roof of your mouth. The spots could be small, or similar to the size of a quarter; although they are not cancerous, they could indeed be a warning sign of a pre-cancerous condition caused by frequent irritation. People who smoke are more likely to have leukoplakia because of the constant heat irritation in their mouth from the pipe or cigarette.
If you want to avoid having these white spots form on your gums and are willing to sacrifice a couple hundred dollars for professional help, then the best option for you would be to have an in-office treatment session, especially if you know that you have sensitive gums or teeth.
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