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Inner mouth growth
I have noticed a thick white line in inner cheek.It is not painful.No burning.
I am not a smoker nor alcoholic nor chewing tobacco in my life.
I have attached the photo.Is it normal or anything serious?
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It’s looks normal. That comes at the occlusal line on cheeks.
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It is chronic cheek biting as a result of impacted wisdom tooth. Get the wisdom tooth removed if there is no space for eruption of wisdom tooth. You can consult through this for further details.
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This looks like linea alba(white line) which is commonly seen associated with pressure or friction or trauma to the area. From the image u have shared it could be due to wisdom tooth in proximity.
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This condition doesn’t require any treatment.
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Keep observing it, if you find any changes visit dentist and get the wisdom tooth extracted.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
This is normal, known as Linea alba.
Nothing to worry(as per picture and symptoms).
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Dr. Kuldeep Saini
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
It is a common condition called linea alba
Just notice if your cheek gets bitten during eating and is there any discomfort in wisdom tooth area
Next Steps
No symptoms no treatment, any pain discomfort consult dentist
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Keep area near wisdom tooth clean, this white line isn’t problem, impacted wisdom tooth may increase this or may require extraction
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