What Are the Symptoms of Gingival Leukoplakia?

When white spots appear on the gums, some consider it to be related to anemia, while others believe it to be associated with gum ulcers, flat lichen planus, and other similar diseases. When white spots appear on the gums, it is important to first identify the underlying lesion and then treat it with throat spray, recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel, and other medications to ensure more accurate and effective treatment.

1. If the entire gum bed and gums appear pale, along with white eyelids, lips, and nails, it is mainly caused by anemia. In this case, a blood test should be performed at the internal medicine department to treat the specific cause.

2. If a specific area of the gums appears white, it may be due to mucosal ulcers. Typical symptoms of mucosal ulcers include white spots appearing on the surface of inflamed and swollen mucosa, followed by ulceration centered on the white spots, forming elliptical depressions with accompanying pain.

3. Immune dysfunction can lead to the appearance of flat lichen planus on the gum mucosa. The typical symptom of this disease is the presence of white reticulated or dendritic stripes on the mucosal surface. Gum mucosal leukoplakia can also cause the gums to appear white, mainly due to mechanical or chemical irritation.

Treatment for gum leukoplakia may include the application of dexamethasone gel patches, antibiotic films, throat spray, recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel, and other medications to the affected area.