Dental Insurance Kids, Leukoplakia Symptoms
Leukoplakia causes thick, raised, plaque-like white patches on the mucous membranes of the mouth. Patches may also appear transparent or gray and usually have at least one area with a clear margin. Cracking may also occur. Although they can be bothersome depending on the type, leukoplakia patches are often painless.
Commonly affected regions include:
* Inner lining of the cheeks
* Gums
* Bottom of the mouth under the tongue
* Tongue
In some cases, leukoplakia patches also affect other regions of the body aside from the mouth. Of these areas, the genitals are most frequently affected.