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Have these rough white patches both sides on inner cheeks starting at corner of lips going half way back my teeth rub when i eat not sore and ideas.?
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Cheek chewing: You are chewing your cheeks and might not even realize it, which is completely normal. No treatment necessary.
Answered 7/16/2013
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Normal : This is a normal condition of the inner layer of cheek increasing in thickness due to rubbing or slight chewing by the teeth. This is called linea (line) alba (white).
Answered 2/10/2017
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