Question 1

random bumps/lumps lines inside cheek that forms between the teeth? its been there for a long while but it doesnt worry me because its painless

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Cheek ridging: is an irritation, a ridge or line of fibrosed tissue on the inside of the cheek at the level to where the teeth come together. The condition is benign and caused by clenching and grinding your teeth. Your dentist will determine which single treatment or combination of treatments is right for you.

Question 2

i smoked 7times in my life ad  my age is 18.will i get mouth cancer .i had white lines inside my cheek.what to do now?

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Mouth cancer: smoked 7times in my life añd my age is 18.will I get mouth cancer .I had white lines inside my cheek.what to do now? ANS: Not from this amount of smoking. Other risk factors include oral sex. Chewing tobacco for years.

Question 3

i have bilateral slightly raised lines inside my cheeks. they are painless. could this be from biting?

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Linea Alba: They're called Linea Alba (white line). It is a hardening of the mucosa due to excess keratin usually caused by friction in the area.

Question 4

what could cause a white tongue?. i always have a tongue with raised lines on the inside of cheeks, and  the edges of the tongue are uneven/rough.

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Bacteria: Many people develop a white coating on their tongue which requires brushing or gentle scraping to remove. The edges you describe are sometimes seen when a wide tongue had to fit in a narrow jaw between unyielding teeth. The term used is crenulation.

Question 5

pain in my left cheek?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Could be your jaw, a tooth, an inflammation or infection of a large saliva gland (parotid gland) a skin or mucosal infection. Each is treated differently and your doctor should have a look at you.

Question 6

it comes and go on my right cheek?

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Tic: Tic can be congenital, but can be from onset of a neurological issue or perhaps and electrolyte problem. You could explore it further by connecting with one of the docs on HealthTap.

Question 7

right cheek vibrating continuously?

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Check up: The facial muscles don't twitch continuously. Maybe see a doctor to show them when they are actively vibrating.

Question 8

what are the causes of cheek fat pain?

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No sense: Cheek fat pain possibly cellulitis, toothache, gingivitis( gum inflammation).

Question 9

how to get a chubby cheek?

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Chubby: I assume you want to make your cheeks look more puffy?  Unfortunately there is no good way to do this.  Smiling may help!

Question 10

what else could a lump in the cheek be?

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Simple vs serious: Our bodies always have things that grow and change. Skin, fat, muscle, lymph nodes,  bones, can change shape, get larger, more prominent due to many factors. The vast majority are not cancer but simply unusual growths like fatty tumors, cysts, skin tags, moles, etc.  Most cause no symptoms and can be watched.  If they cause symptoms or change colors, bleed, bruise or hurt, then see your doctor.

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Random bumps/lumps lines inside cheek that forms between the teeth? its been there for a long while but it doesnt worry me because its painless

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I smoked 7times in my life ad my age is 18.will i get mouth cancer .i had white lines inside my cheek.what to do now?

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I have bilateral slightly raised lines inside my cheeks. they are painless. could this be from biting?

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What could cause a white tongue?. i always have a tongue with raised lines on the inside of cheeks, and the edges of the tongue are uneven/rough.

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Pain in my left cheek?

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It comes and go on my right cheek?

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Right cheek vibrating continuously?

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What are the causes of cheek fat pain?

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How to get a chubby cheek?

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What else could a lump in the cheek be?

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