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Chronic cheek bites
I've been getting chronic cheek bites since many months.
My line alba on that side that's raised, the very prominent white line! I get the urge to suck on it & it further gets prominent! I got my opg done! Have an impacted third molar not visible in oral cavity!
I DONT have a sharp tooth!!
I DONT have a partially erupted last molar which couybe hitting! The only complaint i have is : occasional discomfort from impacted molar! Sharing my opg , also the trauma picture on cheek! What do i do? Have applied all gels/ blowing technique! What could be the reason for such frequent trauma to my cheeks? Highly stressed
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Bcz of ur chubby cheeks,it happen .use sugarfree chewngums
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Extraction of wisdom tooth is advisable eventhough if u r not getting pain n discomfort. Somewhat u may get relief bcz the underlying gums r relieved..u should continue the blowing technique for at least 3-4months.smoothen the sharpe edges of molars by any dentist.
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Topical application of gels is necessary as prescribed by a dentist
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still causing more problem,surgical excision .but mostly Linea Alba subsides normally, when u r careful.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
I suggest you get the impacted wisdom tooth removed. The irritation and chronic cheek bite is due to the impacted tooth.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hii go to dental clinic smoothen the sharp teeth apply some oral gel mentain oral hygiene
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