Черные пятна и точки на языке – фото, причины и лечение

Черные пятна или просто точки на языке требуют наблюдения и идентификации.

Какие бывают черные пятна на языке?

Характеристики этих пятен могут зависеть от причин и их местоположения. Они могут выглядеть как маленькие точки, а могут покрывать значительную часть языка, располагаясь на его кончике, сбоку или на поверхности. Некоторые пятна, которые выглядят вдавленными или выпуклыми, могут также в редких случаях быть связаны с плохой гигиеной полости рта и вытекающими из этого заболеваниями.

Черное пятно сбоку на языке Черные пятна и точки на поверхности языка

Остальные фото смотрите ниже в статье.

Причины

Гиперпигментация

Черные точки при гиперпигментации языка

Пигментные пятна в полости рта могут возникать из-за изминений в меланине, меланоиде, снижения уровня гемоглобина и каротина. Пигментации, вызванные увеличением количества меланина, могут выглядеть как маленькие коричневые, черные или серые, а иногда голубые (в зависимости от концентрации и расположения пигмента) пятна. Почему? По данным Американской современной клинической стоматологии, “человеческий эпителий слизистой ротовой полости не равномерно окрашен и может отличаться на несколько тонов в физиологических и патологических состояниях.”[nlm.nih.gov]

Пигментация языка может также проявлять как коричневые пятна. Клинический опыт и наблюдения показали, что темные пигменты, возникшие за счет изменения типа или увеличения количества меланина, не связаны с травмами языка.

Пигментация может происходить у всех рас и обоих полов. Однако интенсивность может меняться зависимо от эндогенных и экзогенных этиологических факторов.

Начало развития черного волосатого языка

Черный волосатый язык

Наличие черных пятен на языке является характерным проявлением первых признаков волосатого языка.

Общие признаки данной проблемы включают темное «моховое» покрытие слизистой языка и жжение.

Хотя процесс развития и причины данной патологии не очень понятны, врачи выделяют целый ряд факторов риска, в том числе плохая гигиена полости рта, применение некоторых лекарственных препаратов, жевательного табака и курение.

Со временем черный волосатый язык проходит самостоятельно. Однако мягкое применение скребка для языка поможет удалить налет.

В любом случае рекомендуется получить подтверждение диагноза у врача. Кроме того, симптомы черного волосатого языка могут привести к буквальному его почернению.

Повреждения, включая пирсинг

Травма может вызвать небольшие или очень маленькие черные пятна на языке. Примеры ситуаций, которые приводят к повреждениям тканей языка, включить прикусывание, челюстно-лицевую хирургию и применение стоматологического оборудования. Пятна могут также появляться под языком или на его боках.

Помимо увеличения риска инфекции полости рта, пирсинг языка является возможной причиной образования темных пигментов или пятен. После прокола раздражение слизистой оболочки может привести к потере пигмента особенно на месте пирсинга. Пигмент, образующийся вокруг пирсинга, как ожидается, исчезает после заживления и хорошего ухода за полостью рта.

Фиброма полости рта

Это единичное или редко множественное доброкачественное опухолевидное разрастание слизистой оболочки полости рта, которое может быть твердыми или мягкими и обычно белыми или розовым. Признаки фибромы хорошо определяются после биопсии, проведенной из-за наличия подозрительного образования.

В отличие от рака, который развивается в результате неконтролируемого и быстрого роста клеток, фибромы полости рта обычно являются наростом нормальной ткани в ответ на локализованную травму или раздражение. Они могут увеличиваться в размерах, но не являются предраковыми.

Существует несколько видов фибром полости рта, но с появлением черных пятен на языке обычно связана так называемая фиброма от раздражения.

По статистике фибромы встречаются гораздо реже, чем рак – только 1-2 на 100 пациентов.

Другие причины

Ниже приведены другие факторы, которые могут вызвать изменение цвета языка:

• некоторые лекарства, например, висмута субсалицилат, содержащие наркотики и антидепрессанты;
• чрезмерное жевание табака и употребление алкоголя;
• потребление кофе и солодки напитков;
• противозачаточные таблетки, особенно во время беременности;
• иммуносупрессия, химиотерапия и инфекции, которые снижают иммунитет, например, ВИЧ-инфекции и герпес;
• аллергические реакции могут вызвать внезапное появление пятен на языке;
• анемия (обычно у детей).

Черные пятна на языке, под языком и рак полости рта

По мнению экспертов Центра лечения раковых заболеваний Америки, 90 процентов пероральных случаев онкологических заболеваний вызваны плоскоклеточным раком. Эта форма поражает гортань, глотку и слизистую полости рта, включая десна и губы. Другой тип рака полости рта – лимфома, что приводит к повреждению лимфатических тканей.

Симптомы рака ротовой полости

Типичные симптомы рака полости рта могут варьироваться у пациентов в зависимости от того, что вызвало его развитие и от его типа. Общие симптомы включают в себя:

• отек, бугорки и комочки или пятна во рту, которые так просто не заживают;
• внезапное кровотечение во рту, особенно из язвочек;
• онемение во рту или потеря чувствительности;
• болезненность и припухлость в области шеи;
• боль в горле;
• хрипота в голосе;
• затруднение разговора из-за отека.

Меланома полсти рта – редкий рак

Меланома на языке – очень редкая форма рака в ротовой полости

Предраковые поражения, такие как меланома, могут развиваться и в полости рта, особенно на твердом небе и на языке. Хотя это бывает редко, медицинские исследования установили природу возникновения данного заболевания. Его этиология (причина) заключается в генетических дефектах или мутациях. Тем не менее, до сих пор неясно, может ли курение или употребление жевательного табака влиять на его развитие.

Каковы симптомы? После оценки одного реального случая пациента, который имел редкую форму рака полости рта (см. рисунок), врачи обнаружили шишку (выпуклую черную опухоль) на языке.

Темные волдыри на языке

Темно-красный волдырь на языке (наполненный кровью)

Помимо потенциальных симптомов рака полости рта, черные пятна или бугорки на языке могут быть волдырями. В отличие от рака ротовой полости, эти пузырьки в большинстве случаев болезненны. Темно-красный внешний вид возникает из-за наличия крови внутри них. Если их лопнуть – они становятся болезненными и вызывают боль во рту.

Волдыри могут появиться из-за случайного прикусывания языка или повторяющейся травмы. Хотя выглядеть такие пузыри под языком или на его боку могут достаточно неприятно, но они не связаны с раком.

Фиолетовые вены под языком являются нормой и не относятся к симптомам рака.

Черные пятна на языке у маленьких детей

Появление черных пятен на языке также может происходить у детей. В большинстве случаев родители подозревают, что это молочница. Кроме того, это может быть что-то еще.

Волосатый язык

Волосатый язык может также относительно часто возникать у младенцев и детей ясельного возраста. Биологический механизм, который приводит к его возникновению, остается неясным. Тем не менее, врачи считают, что это связанно с «недостаточным шелушением и реактивной гипертрофией нитевидных сосочков» [Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov].

Волосатый язык у детей раннего возраста должен проходить самостоятельно без лечения. Но все-таки стоит показать ребенка врачу.

Некоторые лекарства

Определенные антибиотики, которые дают младенцам, могут взаимодействовать со слизистой языка и вызывать черные пятна, зеленый язык и налет. Также некоторые вещества, такие как висмута субсалицилат в препаратах могут быть ответственными за развитие проблемы. Примеры других лекарственных средств включают в себя ингаляторы и анти-депрессанты.

Другие причинные факторы включают анемию, аллергические реакции и лекарства от стоматита.

Лечение

Если черные пятна не являются признаком чего-то с более серьезными последствиями для здоровья, лечение доброкачественных небольших пигментных пятен проводить необязательно. А в некоторых случаях они довольно легко удаляются. Например, если налет вызван приемом лекарств, можно удалить его при помощи щетки.

Нужно ли прибегать к лечению черных пятен во рту? Это должен определить стоматолог на осмотре, при этом он будет обращать внимание на то, сопровождаются ли они болью и дискомфортом.

Какие существуют формы лечения?

Хирургическое иссечение

Простое иссечение может быть сделано врачом, чтобы помочь с диагностикой. С другой стороны, хирургическая операция является одним из эффективных методов, используемых для удаления ткани фибромы полости рта (только если точно известно, что это она).

Эта процедура довольно проста и очень безопасна, когда осуществляется специалистом.

Примечание: ткани фибромы не исчезают сами, естественно, если они не были удалены или обработаны.

Антибиотики

К применению антибиотиков для контроля или лечения инфекций полости рта следует подходить с осторожностью. Перед приемом пероральных антибиотиков нужно поговорить с вашим стоматологом и сообщить ему о проблеме с языком.

Профилактика

Если не проводится хорошая гигиена полости рта, то возникновения черных пятен на языке более вероятно. Ниже приведены важные советы.

• Очистка ротовой полости не менее одного или двух раз в день – через чистку зубов, языка и применение зубной нити.
• Контролируемое или ограниченное использование подходящих жидкостей для полоскания рта. Если вы не уверены в том, какой ополасктиватель следует применять, а какой избегать, пожалуйста, обратитесь к стоматологу.
• Приостановить или бросить курение и употребление алкогольных напитков, особенно если у вас присутствуют язвы в ротовой полости.
• Переход на регулярные стоматологические осмотры, диагностику и обследование языка.
• Здоровые привычки питания и правильный образ жизни. Избегайте употребления слишком горячей и острой пищи.
• Следуйте советам врача, чтобы избежать проблем, особенно во время беременности.

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You can buy one on Amazon. 90016 90013 90014 Brush after eating. 90015 Brushing your teeth and tongue after every meal will help keep food debris and bacteria from getting trapped in the papillae. 90016 90013 90014 Brush after drinking. 90015 Brushing after drinking coffee, tea, and alcohol will help prevent staining. 90016 90013 90014 Stop using tobacco products.90015 Quitting smoking or chewing tobacco is the best thing you can do for yourself and your tongue. If you can not quit, brush your teeth and tongue after every time you use tobacco or about every two hours. 90016 90013 90014 Floss before bed. 90015 Flossing your teeth at least once per day will prevent food debris and plaque from building up in your mouth. 90016 90013 90014 Schedule a cleaning. 90015 Getting a cleaning at your dentist’s office will help you maintain good oral health. 90016 90013 90014 Drink plenty of water.90015 This will help to keep your mouth hydrated, which allows you to swallow dead skin cells. Not sure how much you should be drinking? Find out. 90016 90013 90014 Chew gum. 90015 Chewing a sugar-free gum, or a gum designed for people with dry mouth, will help you produce more saliva to wash down dead skin cells. As you chew, the gum also helps to dislodge trapped skin cells. 90016 90013 90014 Eat a healthy diet. 90015 A diet full of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains will help you maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in your mouth.90016 90029 90002 Having a black tongue is harmless and temporary. With a few lifestyle changes, you should see quick improvement. 90003 90002 If you’re still noticing a black color after a week or two, make an appointment with a doctor. You may need to adjust your medication dosage or have the elongated papillae removed. 90003.90000 Black Spots on Tongue Causes and Treatment 90001 90002 Your tongue can be an excellent indicator about your overall health. That said, it’s ideal to know the common reasons for black spots on tongue and how to cure them. They can be a reaction to medication or a sign of an oral cancer. 90003 90002 The dark spots appearing on your tongue can be a cause of alarm. However, most cases are harmless. Black spots can be caused by bacteria or fungi. And the easiest way to get rid of them is to follow good oral hygiene.90003 90006 90007 Black Spots on Tongue Causes and Treatment 90008 90009 90002 90011 90003 90002 Too much bacteria or yeast in your mouth could cause black spots to appear. They usually build up on the small bumps on the surface of your tongue known as papillae. 90003 90002 Normally, they shed. However, when the papillae begin to grow and lengthen, they create a hair-like projection. 90003 90002 In normal situation, papillae are pinkish / whitish. However, if food, drinks, bacteria and yeast are trapped in the papillae, they cause dyeing of your tongue.Most of the time, the color would turn black. This condition is not common and is most likely to occur in people who do not practice good dental hygiene. 90003 90002 However, discoloration of your tongue as the result of these trapped elements, can be brown, green, yellow or other colors. 90003 90002 As mentioned earlier, these black spots can go away through proper oral hygiene. But if they do not go away, you should consult your doctor to determine the real cause of the discoloration. 90003 90023 90007 Alcohol and Tobacco 90008 90026 90002 These are two of the most common causes of a black tongue.However, a fungal infection and dry mouth may also result in black spots. 90003 90002 Growth of bacteria and fungi on your tongue’s surface can cause the spots to occur. They can also cause transient discoloration, which is usually the result of certain medications, food and beverages. 90003 90002 To treat them, you must stop smoking. Also, ask your doctor about changing your medicines. That is, if your medicines are indeed the culprits of the black spots on your tongue. 90003 90002 90003 90023 90007 Hyperpigmentation 90008 90026 90002 Another cause of black spots is hyperpigmentation.It occurs by itself or it’s related to a genetic condition that keeps on appearing. Most of the time, however, it’s only an aesthetic problem. 90003 90002 For some, it’s associated with a more severe medical condition. The spots appear small and are found on the surface or under the side of your tongue. 90003 90002 Hyperpigmentation on the tongue is the result of too much melanin production. You may try the use of rosehip oil, aloe vera, lemon juice or cucumber juice. 90003 90002 Other OTC products may also be applied.But make sure they contain any of these ingredients: 90003 90047 90048 Hydroquinone 90049 90048 Calcium 90049 90048 Kojic acid 90049 90048 Cucumber 90049 90048 Azelaic acid 90049 90058 90002 For cosmetic reasons, your dermatologist may remove the dark spots and refer them as oral fibroma. 90003 90023 90007 Oral Fibroma 90008 90026 90002 An oral fibroma may also look like a dark spot. It’s a smooth and round lump that is attached to the tissues of oral cavity. A fibroma may appear anywhere in the mouth.However, usually it develops in the inner lining of the lips and cheeks. It’s a tumor that is usually caused by trauma and is benign. 90003 90002 After you’ve endured repeated injury, scar tissue can form resulting in dark spots. You will not feel symptoms as the result of fibroma. However, you’ll likely see the spots when you look in the mirror. 90003 90002 The treatment for oral fibroma is usually surgical excision. But it will not guarantee that it’ll never come back. However, if you do not remove it, it’ll continue to grow, which may already affect your oral health.90003 90002 Thus, when it’s gone, you should be very careful not to injure your tongue again. Else, you’ll experience black spots or oral fibroma again on your tongue. 90003 90023 90007 Oral Cancer 90008 90026 90002 If you have oral cancer, it’s normal to see black spots on your tongue. But they sometimes appear to have altered pigmentation. 90003 90002 Because black spots can be a sign of an oral cancer, doctors recommend patients to have their tongue seen by a medical professional to make sure that those spots are not cancerous.90003 90002 If you have black spots that will not go away after brushing your tongue and you’re experiencing bleeding in your mouth, then they might be a sign of an oral cancer. 90003 90002 Your risk of suffering from this condition is high if you have a family history of this type of cancer. Furthermore, if you consume alcohol and smoke cigars excessively, you have a higher chance to develop this malignant disease. 90003 90002 Treatment of black spots as a result of oral cancer is a surgery.This type of operation requires the removal of cancerous growth. It’s usually followed with chemotherapy and radiation. The main goal of these options is to destroy the remaining malignant cells. 90003 90002 To prevent getting an oral cancer, it’s best to maintain a balanced diet, avoid alcohol and smoking. It’s also best to visit your dentist on a regular basis. 90003 90023 90007 Piercing 90008 90026 90002 If you have underwent tongue piercing, you may experience black spots on your tongue.They occur when the pigmentation that provides your tongue its natural color is lost. Concurrently, when the pigmentation returns, the black spots will also disappear. 90003 90002 However, if you still notice them after a few weeks, treatment may be necessary. You need to visit your doctor for the proper method of eliminating the black spots following tongue piercing. 90003 90023 90007 Result of Medicines 90008 90026 90002 If you’re taking antibiotics, you’re more likely to experience dark spots on your tongue.Sometimes even a green tongue. They’re usually the result of your medicines interacting with the tongue. 90003 90002 However, not all medications can cause these spots. Drugs containing bismuth salicylate will usually cause dark staining of your tongue. Asthma inhalers and anti-depressants pills may also result in dark spots. 90003 90002 The simple way to remove the black spots is to brush your tongue thoroughly. If they’re not eliminated through proper brushing, you may need to consult your doctor.90003 90023 90007 Oral Hygiene 90008 90026 90002 Most of the time, black spots on the tongue can be easily eliminated by practicing a good oral hygiene. You may use the brush or tongue scraper to properly clean the tongue. 90003 90002 It’s also advisable to use mouthwash and gargle twice a day. They will not only prevent black spots but these habits can also prevent other oral health issues. 90003 90023 90007 Lifestyle and Diet 90008 90026 90002 As mentioned earlier, smoking and drinking alcohol can cause black spots to occur.That said, it’s a must that you stop doing these nasty habits. Learn to live a better and healthier lifestyle. If you smoke or drink alcohol, quit now. 90003 90002 Furthermore, it’s also ideal to maintain a healthy diet. Make sure that you eat enough fruit and vegetables. Also, drink 8 cups of water each day. These two are pertinent to have a healthy mouth and prevent oral cancer. 90003 90002 Some experts are saying that sucking a piece of pineapple for 40 seconds can help get rid of dark spots on the tongue.You should do this twice a day for two weeks. However, this is not advisable for patients with IBS or irritable bowel syndrome as pineapple may cause adverse effects to their stomach and digestive system. 90003 90002 If the problem still persists, you should call your dentist or talk to your doctor. The dark spots can be caused by bacteria or fungi. Thus, your doctor may prescribe anti-bacterial or anti-fungal drugs to eliminate these harmful organisms. Some topical medicines may also be given.90003 90023 90007 Pregnancy 90008 90026 90002 Some women may experience dark spots on tongue during pregnancy or when using contraceptives. Pregnanct and contraceptives may cause hormonal changes that influence endocrine system. This in turn, produces discoloration and hyperpigmentation of the tongue. 90003 90023 90007 Tongue Injury 90008 90026 90002 Tongue injuries (piercings and dental appliances) are a possible cause of black patches on your tongue especially if the injury cause sores.You can also end up with dark spots on tongue from biting or after biting your tongue. 90003 90023 90007 Anemia 90008 90026 90002 Anemia is another possible cause of black tongue spots. Many people have reported this problem. The spots can be scattered or clustered on the tongue. However, most commonly, a pale tongue is a sign of anemia. 90003 90023 90007 HIV and STD 90008 90026 90002 Sexually transmitted diseases such as genital warts and HIV and genital warts may produce blemishes on the tongue.However, these spots are usually white but in rare cases, black spots / sores have been reported as well. These sores can be anywhere in the mouth and other parts of the body. If you believe that your dark marks on tongue are caused by HIV or STDs, you should consult with your doctor. 90003 90023 90007 Chemotherapy 90008 90026 90002 Many cancer patients have reported black tongue spots during chemotherapy. This may appear with nail pigmentation as well. In rare cases, dark spots can also occur after or during chemotherapy.90003 90023 90007 Black Tongue in Infants 90008 90026 90002 A black spotted tongue in infants or children can be cause of oral thrush (mostly white but can be black in color) or due to allergies, antibiotics or debris build up due to breastfeeding. 90003 90023 90007 Conclusion 90008 90026 90002 If the black spots will not go away through oral hygiene, proper diet, and intake of drugs, your doctor may decide to surgically remove the papillae through laser or electrosurgery. Then again, this method will not give you an assurance that these spots will never come back.They may or may not. 90003 90002 Besides the above causes, there are other conditions that may cause a black tongue. For example, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Laugier-Hunziker syndrome or dilated blood vessels under the tongue or Adrenocortical insufficiency. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90003 90002 90007 References: 90008 90003 90002 http://www.md-health.com/Black-Spots-On-Tongue.html 90003 90002 https://www.zocdoc.com/answers/6424/what-are-the-dark-spots-on-my-tongue 90003 90002 http: // www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/oral/oral-cancer/benign-tumours/?region=on 90003 90002 http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/tongue-problem-basics-sore-or-discolored-tongue-and-tongue-bumps?page=2 90003 90002 http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/black-hairy-tongue 90003 .90000 Black Spots on the Tongue: Causes and Solutions 90001 90002 Seeing black spots in your mouth can be alarming, but these are not necessarily a cause for alarm. Taking the time to narrow down what is causing the black spots will help you determine whether or not your condition is serious and what kind of treatment is necessary to help get rid of them. It’s important to make note of the other symptoms you are experiencing along with the black spots on the tongue to help narrow down the cause of your ailment.90003 90004 What Do Black Spots on Tongue Look Like? 90005 90002 Black spots may vary based on what is causing them to appear. In some cases they can literally be small black specks across the tongue. In other cases black patches may appear across the tongue, which typically start at the sides of the tongue and spread up to the center. The darkness of the spots may also vary from client to client. Some can be light and gray, some may appear more brown and others may be very dark. In some cases the black spots on the tongue may also be slightly raised, but this should not cause discomfort or pain.90003 90004 What Cause Black Spots on Tongue? 90005 90010 90011 90012 Ailment. 90013 There are a number of ailments that can lead to black pigmentation on the tongue. One of the most common causes of this ailment is hyper-pigmentation or oral fibroma. This is essentially a birthmark on the tongue that may become more prominent over time. 90014 90011 90012 Oral piercing. 90013 If you have recently had an oral piercing put in, black pigmentation may appear around the site. This may be caused by the tongue becoming bruised from the piercing process, but it can also be due to the exposure to the metal in the stud.Biting the tongue, causing a cut or bumping the tongue can cause the tongue to become bruise in a similar fashion. 90014 90011 90012 Exposure to chemicals. 90013 Sometimes the entire tongue will turn black. Excessive exposure to chemicals such as bismuth can react with acids naturally found on the tongue and cause the tissue to temporarily turn black. One of the most common sources of these chemicals includes chewable Pepto-Bismol tablets. 90014 90011 90012 Hairy tongue. 90013 A condition such as hairy tongue can cause the entire tongue to turn black as well.Tiny black spots will start to appear across the tongue due to excessive use of tobacco, alcohol or antibiotics. This is caused by a fungus that grows across in small black patches across the tongue. If you continue to expose yourself to these products, the black spots can continue to spread until the entire tongue turns black. 90014 90011 90012 Oral cancer. 90013 In extreme cases the tongue can turn black due to the development of oral cancer. This is a very rare side effect of this condition, so it is important not to panic or jump to conclusions if black patches begin to develop on the tongue.If these black spots are combined with lumps in the mouth or difficulty swelling then you may be dealing with a cancerous growth, but otherwise it is likely that you are dealing with one of the conditions listed above. 90014 90031 90004 How to Deal With Black Spots on Tongue 90005 90010 90011 90012 Change oral hygiene routine. 90013 The first step you should take when trying to get rid of unsightly black spots on the tongue is to alter your oral hygiene routine. Brush your teeth at least twice a day to help remove particles throughout the mouth that might be contributing to the dark pigmentation throughout your mouth.Be sure to gently brush the tongue or use a tongue cleaner to help remove the buildup that is turning your tongue black. Be careful to do this gently to avoid causing damage to the tongue and keep the toothbrush and tongue cleaner you use sanitized so that the bacteria does not grow on these devices. 90014 90011 90012 Alter your habits. 90013 When you are suffering from hairy tongue syndrome, you can clean your mouth to help remove the fungus causing the coloring, but you will need to get rid of the root cause of the problem if you do not want the black growths to return.Quitting smoking, cutting down on drinking and altering your diet can help you avoid these symptoms so that you are not dealing with a constant fungal infection in your mouth. If you notice that you are developing a great deal of fungus in your mouth or that the fungus is growing quickly, contact your doctor to see if you need additional treatment to get rid of the fungus. Your doctor may also have tips that you can use to help clean up your mouth. 90014 90011 90012 Follow doctors ‘instructions.90013 If you have recently had a tongue piercing or oral surgery it is likely that the black pigmentation in your mouth is just a bruise. Follow any instructions given to you by your doctor or piercing artist regarding keeping your mouth clean to avoid infection. If the pigmentation does not lessen or go away after one or two weeks you can consult with a dermatologist to help ensure that the coloring in your mouth is not a symptom of serious damage to your mouth. 90014 90011 90012 Other treatments.90013 Black spots on tongue that are accompanied by other symptoms such as growths in the mouth, pain or difficulty swallowing should be checked by your doctor as soon as possible. This could be a sign that you are developing a more serious condition such as oral cancer that will require more serious treatment. Your doctor can help you determine if you will need additional treatment to help remove these spots. 90014 90031 .