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I have frictional keratosis on inner cheeks both sides is this different from lukoplakia my teeth rub on inside cheeks when eating?
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YES: Frictional keratosis is a result of physical trauma to tissue from cheek biting or cheeks rubbing on teeth/fillings/crowns. The skin basically overgrows keratin as a protective measure. Leukoplakia is diagnosed based on it not being able to be identified as any other type of lesion. Causes of leukiplakia remain unknown, but are associated w/ tobacco, alcohol, uv radiation, microbes or trauma.
Answered 5/5/2015
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Clenching your teet: You are clenching your teeth at night. Consider having a night guard constructed by your dentist.
Answered 7/20/2013
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