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I want to get my wisdom teeth taking out, but i have linea alba connected to 1 tooth on my cheek hurts. will this stop an surgeon from taking my teeth out or will i still be able to get it done. does it increase a chance of infection after prodecure?
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Linea Alba (white line) in your mouth is typically harmless and doesn’t require treatment. There should be no contraindications to having your wisdom teeth extracted. ref: https://www.healthline.com/health/linea-alba-mouth#
Answered 6/5/2023
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Linea alba is a white line along the cheek or tongue from biting these areas. It is a slight trauma response but not to worry at the moment. Your wisdom tooth can be extracted without any problems. Have your dentist smooth over area on teeth that are biting your cheek or tongue.
Answered 6/9/2023
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