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Cheek rub and mucosal erosion by molars

2017-06-22 08:39:34
My upper molars are rubbing against cheek and causing pain and irritation. Is it normal? What should I do?
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Thank you for your query It is not normal Advise is to smoothen off the biting surface of the molars and take a soothing gel to relieve the symptoms
Next Steps
See a dentist and get the needful mentioned above
Health Tips
Constant irritation may lead to pre canercerous lesion especially in smokers and alcoholics

Answered2017-06-22 08:42:15

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