5 Non-Malignant Oral Lesions You Should Know About

Geographic Tongue

Benign oral lesions that generally does not produce symptoms. Not directly related to any other serious oral condition.

Treatment:

Avoid smoking, acidic foods. Some topical treatments available.

Linea Alba

A horizontal line on the cheek between the upper and lower teeth. Usually caused by habitual cheek biting or clenching/grinding at night.

Treatment:

Avoid further trauma, salt water rinses.

Lichen Planus

An inflammatory condition that produces white, web-like or plaque-like oral lesions.

Treatment:

There is no cure for Lichen Planus, but topical relief is available should it become symptomatic.

Oral Thrush

A yeast infection in the mouth caused by the Candida bacteria. It is not contagious.

Treatment:

It can be treated with antifungal medications.

Hematoma

An internal bruise caused by trauma of the oral tissue. Looks like a brown/deep red bump.

Treatment:

Most commonly disappears on its own, but consult your dentist if no improvement in two weeks.

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