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A member asked:
Does linea alba start in the form of a patch by your wisdom tooth?
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It is usually: A linear white line in the cheek alongside the chewing plane. Hope this helps.
Answered 7/5/2015
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Yes: It can. Linea alba is latin and translate to white line. This is usually parallel to the position where your top and bottom teeth meet and is a result of getting caught in between the two jaws. It is a form of a callus to protect itself from more damage.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Not exactly: Not exactly. It is a linear white line parallel to the biting surface of the teeth. If you see a white patch not like that, have an oral surgeon evaluate.
Answered 7/5/2015
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