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Cheek biting effect inside of mouth?

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Scarring: Chronic cheek biting will lead to a callous or scar effect on the cheek. It may feel like a little soft lump and may have a whitish discoloration. It has no permanent dysfunction that I am aware of.

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Answered 3/10/2020

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