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Patch of whiteness very deep inside cheek near my upper wisdom teeth. what is this?
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Vague: Hard to say without a thorough history and exam. Could be some irritation around gum tissue or cheek, (maybe bit the cheek,) or possibly an infection of the tooth, gum or both.
Answered 12/26/2014
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