White spot in mouth

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White spot in mouth

Asked for Male, 30 Years

I have been observing this white small hard substance in buccal mucosa ..If I rub with tongue it's feel hard...It has no pain.. Two to three months ago it grew bit big in size and suddenly vanished...Again after few days it occurred in the same place... I don't take beetel nuts,pan, smokeless tobacco... I quitted 7years ago... Is it a reason for concern?? I am worried... Plz guide me

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Dr. Aparajita Shankar

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Hello That looks like a cheek bite. It is caused due to sharp edges on the posterio teeth coming in contact with your inner cheeks.

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Please visit your dentist once for further opinion.

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Dr. Parikshith H M Dentist 9 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Parikshith H M

Dentist 9 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hi It does look like a cheek bite. Visit a nearby dentist to have a proper look at it. I feel there are other problems in your oral cavity and its better to have it examined.