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2018-05-10 16:49:47
I have a white line inside both cheeks and inside lips.i want to know that what is it.? Is it harmful..?
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It’s normal, it’s called lines alba( if you do not have any bad habits). It forms at the level where lower teeth meet the upper teeth while biting, formed because of constant chewing activities, causing frictional keratosis. Itruns along the inner lining of the cheek .
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Nothing to worry if you do not have any bad habits

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