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I have a white patch
I have a white patch There are no other major symptoms what is this? I think it is present from many years
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It seems like frictional keratosis , nothing to worry. It is caused due to constant iriitatiom by the upper molar tooth
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The wisdom tooth is constantly irritating the cheek in that region that's why the white appearance is there
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Looks like frictional keratosis due to continuously hitting by the third molar
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I understand your concern,
It might be your 3 rd molar constantly irritating to buccal mucous. For appropriate diagnosis. I will recommend , visit near by dentist as soon as possible.
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Since you don’t have pain, but there is urgent need to show doctors. Constant irritation leads chronic problems.
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Hello Sir, from the picture you have attached it seems like a cheekbite from the last molar.
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You can visit the nearest dental professional for a better clinical examination & treatment plan.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
It could be because of sharp molar tooth irritating that area.
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Dr. Kawaljeetsingh Hoda
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Diagnosis: friction keratosis due to impigment of upper 3 rd molar
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Visit a dentist.
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Dr. Nidhi Saini
Dentist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
I totally understand your concern
Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat 99998417four five
Dr.NIDHI SAINI
BDS MHA FMC
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