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I have black spots in inner cheeks what is the reason behind?? Some doctors said its melanin pigmentation only homoepathic doctor said its lichen please help me is it serious issue or just normal?? Is this curable
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Hello, its better to see the case clinically for proper diagnosis and treatment plan. consult an oral surgeon regarding your problem.
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This look more like cheek bite but for confirm diagnosis visit ur dentist. Even it's lichen planus it's curable .so u don't have to worry.
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Looks like cheek bite. Visit your dentist to reduce the sharp edges of the teeth causing this. Don't worry.
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Hi,
It looks more like pigmentation and need not be worried about that. Since how long you have this issue. Having started a discussion about lichen planus it is always better to visit a dentist and check the condition regularly.
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any sharp teeth adjacent to that to be shaped.
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this is due to cheek bite and nothing major to worry about
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visit a nearest dentist for proper examination
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This pigmentation is normal and its looking as if it is due to cheek bite. Lichen planus generally happens in older females or those who are having stress . lichen planus have burning sensation .Try to maintain the 3rd molar area its looking like some swelling is there.
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Hi..
That may be due to trauma from occlusion means cheek bite or may be any pathology like lichen planus also.But lichen planus generally appears purple in colour . Better get once check up done by good dentist.Don't worry. It can be cured . Thanks
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Dr. Himanshu Ajwani
Implantologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult an MDS - oral medicine and radiologist.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello Mam,
you need to consult an oral Medicine specialist for further evaluation.
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Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Neeraj Agarwal
Dentist
24 yrs exp
Noida
We cant say by ur pic u sent u require complete checkup it can be lichen planus also or it can be cheek bite due to sharp cusps there are many reasons
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