What is Oral LeukoplakiaOral Leukoplakia is a condition in which
thickened, white patches form on the gums, floor of the mouth,
inner lining of the cheeks and sometimes on or under the tongue.
These patches can't be scraped off easily. Causes of
LeukoplakiaThe actual mechanism of what causes leukoplakia is
unknown. However there are certain factors that have been linked
with the development of leukoplakia, most of them related with
the mouth's reaction to chronic irritation of the mucous
membranes. The possible causes of leukoplakia include : Smoking
and chewing tobacco. Epidemiological data show that tobacco use
is related with most cases of leukoplakia. People who chew
tobacco develop leukoplakia at a higher rate and usually at the
exact spot where they hold the tobacco against their cheeks.
Another evidence showing that tobacco is among leukoplakia
causes is that the condition improves or disappears some time
after stopping its use. Long-term alcohol use is also associated
with leukoplakia, as it causes lo