Leukoplakia is generally defined by a dentist (or an oral specialist) as white areas within the mouth that are not easily removed with a toothbrush. Many professionals believe that this condition can be caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits such as smoking or excessive alcohol use.
Key takeaway points:
– Ill-fitting dentures may cause leukoplakia.
– A small percentage of leukoplakia patches are precancerous.
– Precancerous patches may also involve red lesions.
“Leukoplakia is characterised by thick, white patches in the mouth.”
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