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A member asked:
I have a few white patches in my cheek by my back wisdom teeth. they do not hurt but what are they?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Get eval: Could be a number of things. Consider how long it has been there and if it associated with pain. If you have no pain or symptoms you can consider seeing if it goes away within 2 weeks. Otherwise see a dentist to find out. Could be a minor fungal infection, minor trauma, apthous ulcers. Judy depends on what other symptoms you have. Get it looked at either way of it stays longer than 2 weeks.
Answered 12/9/2013
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See a dentist: Without seeing your white patches it is impossible to say what they are. Based on location, they could be spots where you frequently bite your cheek or chew on your cheek. On the more serious end of the soectrum is pre-cancerous leukoplakia, which is abnormal growth of the tissue. The patches may also be normal. See a dentist and have them checked.
Answered 3/26/2013
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