hi the dentist is making me an apointment at hospital as i have white patches in my mouth, I will have to wait 4 weeks or so , now I am worried, and I am trying to give up smoking but Im worried now so making it hard . sometimes my gaw is a bit tender but I forgot to mention this to the dentist should I have done
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, Thank you for writing to us,First, I would like to appreciate you for quitting smoking.It's Good to let your doctor know everything...all the signs and symptoms you have. Makes it easier for the dentist to provide you will the treatment.It's never too late, next time you see your dentist kindly mention the jaw tenderness too. White patches on the inside of the cheeks can be either from smoking or other factors. In order to rule out the cause some tests are required which I assume will be done when you visit your dentist next time. Smoking is one of the biggest factor responsible for white patches and quitting smoking can reverse the condition too. Kindly follow up with your dentist. Take care.