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I've had white lines spanning the inside both of cheeks in my mouth lasting for months. it doesn't hurt and they seem to be aligned with my teeth.
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Linea Alba: Known as linea alba; see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linea_alba Benign, of no concern, and no treatment necessary.
Answered 2/3/2017
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Benign: I see this a couple of times a month. Cheek biting can cause it, not traumatic enough to be painful. The previous answer is correct.
Answered 2/2/2017
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