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White patch on mouth
I have white patch on my mouth it is bright white It has been present for many years What is this condition?
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As per the image , it looks like a cheek bite or frictional keratosis which is caused by the sharp edge of the upper molar. Nothing to worry.
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Nothing to worry
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You should definitely get your wisdom teeth removed. This can be linea alba or frictional keratosis caused by rubbing of teeth to cheeks.
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Hello sir , it’s traumatic ulcers , your wisdom tooth is erupting towards baccal side.
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Use onitment kenacort (0.1%) thrice a day .
Rinse with hexidine mouthwash wash for two times a day.
For instants relief
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I will recommend you to visit dentist for clinical diagnosis,to check position of wisdom teeth, further treatment.
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Just get it checked. The doctor will rub off any sharp edges of teeth
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It looks like trauma from your wisdom tooth. Keep it under observation. Look for any ulceration or pain. If symptomatic, extract wisdom tooth.
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periodic review every 6 months with the nearby dentist
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Dr. Deshant Agarwal
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Get the wisdom tooth extracted
Your problem will solve
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Looks like it is due to the third molar please go for extraction
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Dr. Kawaljeetsingh Hoda
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Diagnosis: traumatized skin due to 8 molar
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Go near by dentist for tooth extraction
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Visit a dentist and get a dental check up done.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
Friction through wisdom tooth.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
Hello
That patch might be due to constant wisdom tooth rubbing against cheek
If possible can get the wisdom tooth extracted
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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
Ex.House Surgeon LNJP Delhi
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