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My left inner cheek has a fold that creates a vertical line when i look at it what makes this happen ?

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Dr. Binod Verma answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Cheek bite: You may be cheek biting . It is better to see dentist

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/13/2017

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