<human>: Dermatology::::72 yr, old male -- has a white film on the gums -- gums are irritated-being a little bright red in places and a bit puffy......just had a biopsy @ Univ. of MN.  dont know the result yet.  Ive had this white film for many, many yrs.  at least 40 yrs.  but not the redness..a little information would help.Thanks ahead of time for your wonderful website and your caring thughtfulness..Bob P. Fargo,ND
<bot>: Hello! Thank you for posting here. You did not mention if you have this else where on your body and if it is removable. Are you a smoker? Using tobacco in any form can cause this too. This can be a white lesion, a biopsy gives definite diagnosis. Quit tobacco in any form. Maintain a good oral hygiene and healthy lifestyle routine. Avoid spicy foods. Maintain a stress-free lifestyle. Monitor your blood sugar levels as this can delay healing if you are a diabetic. Have an anti-oxidant rich diet. Check if you are low on immunity. You did not mention why you neglected this for 40 years, consider it serious. Regards.