Leukoplakia appears as thick, white patches on the inside surfaces of the mouth. It has several possible causes, including repeated injury or irritation. It also can be a sign of mouth cancer or a sign of changes that could lead to cancer. Leukoplakia (loo-koh-PLAY-key-uh) causes thick, white patches that form on the gums. More @Wikipedia
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