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Linea alba in mauth
How can I treat linea alba in mauth both side cheek (painless)? and how many day s to recover that problem ?
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you need to visit a dentist and get it checked. there are various reasons for linea alba. so its better to see the case clinically for proper diagnosis. the dentist will then will give you a treatment plan.
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Its a common thing like other parts of body but you can rule out by consulting a dentist near you.
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Dr. Dimple Ajwani
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Pune
Hello Sir, Greetings for the day.
After a dental professional (Oral Medicine and Radiologist or Oral pathologist) has diagnosed you with linea alba, they will most likely start treatment by advising you to get rid of whatever irritants or behaviors are causing the condition. Some of the things you might have to do include stopping certain habits, such as biting your cheeks or being overly aggressive in your oral hygiene. Alternatively, your dental professional may have to make adjustments or changes to your dentures and orthodontic appliances (braces). It might also be necessary to repair or remove uneven teeth.
Since some of the reasons for cheek biting might relate to emotional or psychological issues, you may also be advised to schedule an appointment with a counselor or psychiatrist to try to deal with the underlying issues behind the cheek biting. After this, you can follow up with your dentist to confirm whether the condition has improved.
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Visit a Dentist (Oral Medicine and Radiologist or Oral Pathologist )
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Do not try to scrape it with your nails it may cause an injury.
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Dr. Gargi Sharma
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13 yrs exp
Haridwar
Linea Alba buccalis is a common condition found in oral cavity of many individuals. But you need to consult a dentist before arriving to any conclusion. Do not do any self treatment. No treatment required if it's asymptomatic and if symptomatic Removal of traumatic bite is the primary thing to be done.
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Dr. Sarah DSouza
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Dear Sir,
You cannot self treat a line alba. Please get a dental check up done. Let the dentist decide the diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Linea alba is just a white line seen along the line of the biting surfaces of your teeth and is because of cheek biting. But this diagnosis should come from a dentist.
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Visit the dentist and get the diagnosis confirmed
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Follow the dentist's advise regarding eliminating the causative factors.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
you need to consult an oral Medicine specialist.
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Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Ratnika Agarwal
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
After a dental professional (like a dentist or oral pathologist) has diagnosed you with linea alba, they will most likely start treatment by advising you to get rid of whatever irritants or behaviors are causing the condition. Some of the things you might have to do include stopping certain habits, such as biting your cheeks or being overly aggressive in your oral hygiene. Alternatively, your dental professional may have to make adjustments or changes to your dentures and orthodontic appliances (braces). It might also be necessary to repair or remove uneven teeth.
Since some of the reasons for cheek biting might relate to emotional or psychological issues, you may also be advised to schedule an appointment with a counselor or psychiatrist to try to deal with the underlying issues behind the cheek biting. After this, you can follow up with your dentist to confirm whether the condition has improved.
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Dr. Rahul Advani
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22 yrs exp
Mumbai
One cannot decide the treatment of linea alba in the mouth without checking the cause . Please get a proper consultation before starting any treatment.
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