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How to treat the whitish mark on the inner cheek?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have a whitish mark on the inner cheek. I am also experiencing pain in the wisdom tooth. I used to eat betel nuts, but now I have stopped it. How to get this treated?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah is an experienced Dental Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases and conditions, providing comprehensive and patient-focused dental care. She is committed to promoting long-term oral health and ensuring a comfortable, positive experience for every patient.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern regarding dental health. In such a case, I would like to tell you that these are precancerous lesions of white lines on the buccal mucosa due to the habit of chewing betel nuts. It can be OSMF (oral submucus fibrosis - rigid jaw and muscles and unable to open the mouth). It should be detected earlier by inspection, palpation, and physical examination. So, consult your nearby oral physician for the same and the problem of the wisdom tooth. Your oral physician will guide you for needful investigations and treatment. For relief in both of these, follow his or her advice. Till the time of consultation, take painkillers for temporary relief of pain. Quit the habits if any other.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 26, 2016
Reviewed At October 4, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah is an experienced Dental Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases and conditions, providing comprehensive and patient-focused dental care. She is committed to promoting long-term oral health and ensuring a comfortable, positive experience for every patient.

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

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah is an experienced Dental Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases and conditions, providing comprehensive and patient-focused dental care. She is committed to promoting long-term oral health and ensuring a comfortable, positive experience for every patient.

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

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