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Prepared by G Taybos, K Crews and the AAOM Web Writing GroupPrepared 28 July 2008 The information contained in this monograph is for educational purposes only

Aids such as nicotine gum and prescription medications are readily available and should be discussed with your primary doctor before use

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"Usually, there is cause for the lesion, for instance, chronic irritation from tobacco, a jagged tooth or grinding of the teeth, which can lead to temporary red or white patches in the mouth." However, if those issues are addressed by tobacco cessation, tooth removal/filing or a mouth guard, and the lesion remains after a few weeks, its time to take another look, she adds

Less than half (43 per cent) of those affected survive five or more years