HomeAnswersMaxillofacial Prosthodontistcheek bite

What causes white patches on both sides of my cheeks?

This Premium Q&A, reviewed and published, features a real conversation between an iCliniq user and a physician.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 30-year-old male. I had cheek biting on the left side, and the left upper wisdom tooth was removed a month back. After that, cheek biting has subsided.

Now, I have noticed a white line and patch adjacent to the lower left wisdom teeth and some white dots over the cheek. Near it, there is no pain.

Similarly, I have mild cheek swelling on the right side and a white spot on the right cheek with no pain. Can you suggest a management without tooth extraction? I am enclosing my OPG and photos.

Please give your advice.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Tinu Thampy

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Tinu Thampy is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon skilled in managing a wide range of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, face, head, and neck. She combines surgical expertise with dental knowledge to treat injuries, tumors, defects, and deformities. Known for her precision, communication skills, and patient-centered approach, she provides comprehensive care aimed at restoring function, aesthetics, and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The white patch and line seen on the buccal mucosa may be due to cheek biting. The probable diagnosis could be traumatic keratosis.

The upper left wisdom tooth was extracted just one month ago. It will take another three to six months for these white patches to disappear. If they persist, trim the sharp cusps of other third molar teeth or extract them.

Take care.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 20, 2018
Reviewed At October 16, 2025

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Tinu Thampy is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon skilled in managing a wide range of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, face, head, and neck. She combines surgical expertise with dental knowledge to treat injuries, tumors, defects, and deformities. Known for her precision, communication skills, and patient-centered approach, she provides comprehensive care aimed at restoring function, aesthetics, and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Tinu Thampy
Dr. Tinu Thampy

Dentistry

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Tinu Thampy is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon skilled in managing a wide range of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, face, head, and neck. She combines surgical expertise with dental knowledge to treat injuries, tumors, defects, and deformities. Known for her precision, communication skills, and patient-centered approach, she provides comprehensive care aimed at restoring function, aesthetics, and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality
Listen to related tracks in our music library

Related Questions

Developing wisdom teeth gives occasional pains. What should I do?

I am having excruciating pain and swelling post wisdom tooth extraction. Why?

Why is there pain at the site of wisdom tooth extraction?

What makes the cheeks in the mouth look like tear with burning sensation?

Comprehensive Second Opinion

Read answers about:

cheek bite

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Maxillofacial Prosthodontist

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.