Pallor and Whitening of the Gums in Children Volume 6 - Issue 4

Karimi M DMD, BS*

Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Sepideh Dental Clinic, Iran

Received:August 26, 2021   Published: September 01, 2021

*Corresponding author: Karimi M, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Sepideh Dental Clinic, Iran

DOI: 10.32474/IPDOAJ.2021.06.000245

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Abstract

Whitening of the gums often indicates that there is a problem with the health of the mouth. Many conditions can lead to gingival whitening, from Aphthous ulcers to long-term inflammatory disease. This condition may be accompanied by some signs and symptoms. In some rare cases, whitening of the gums can be a sign of oral cancer; hence, there should be a concern of the parents to see a pediatric dentist for a correct diagnosis.

Keywords: Gingival whitening; Aphthous ulcer; inflammatory disease; oral cancer

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