<s>[INST] I have white patches on my gums from last 6 months they are painless and remain same in sizes. my dentist advised me to stop smoking and take bicasule and lycored but i didnt take it regularly and even didnt stop smoking and alchol.i would like to know whats exactly is that is that a pre cancer stage iif its cancer will it be curable.One thing i am getting altered taste regularly and from few days i feel my mouth is swallowing [/INST] Hi, Thank you for the query. According to the history white patches in the mouth suggests of leukoplakiaLeukoplakia is a condition where keratitis appear as adherent white patches on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity which cannot be removed by rubbing. Treatment is done by removal of the irritant leading to formation of the patches which can be irregular teeth or smoking or alcohol. The lesions have to be removed surgically. Altered taste and difficulty in swallowing suggests of the spread into the posterior area . See your dentist and discuss the treatment plan and continue taking because and scored. Hope this information helps you. </s>