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Medical Conditions - Sharp Cusp Tips

The cusp is the elevated part of a tooth's biting surface. When this cusp is sharp, it can injure your cheeks or tongue while chewing, resulting in oral ulcers. These sharp cusp tips can be rounded off by a dentist.

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Is a canker sore behind my molar a sign of an infection?

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My mucocele keeps coming in the same spot. What is the reason?

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What causes persistent tongue pain with white thrush?

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What can I do for the swelling inside my cheek?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The probable causes can be a cheek bite and a sharp cusp of the tooth. If a sharp cusp is present, then the treatment is rounding off the cusp.

What are those linings I have on both sides of inner cheek?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is quite normal. Unless you have pain and irritation in the area. This is called linea alba. In case you get itching and pain, then please consult your dentist for a physical evaluation. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Is the tooth bump in a normal shape or a cause of concern?

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What causes painful red and white bumps on the tongue that hurt on eating hot and spicy food?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The common causes for these localized inflammatory lesions on the tip of your tongue are as follows; 1) Irritation against sharp teeth edges.

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Why is there roughness in the back of my tooth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The roughness of back teeth should not be a problem. It could be a reason of aggressive tooth brushing or using any aggressive toothpaste or any trauma.

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