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What Is A White Spot On My Inner Cheek?

At dental check up today, hygenist noticed small white spot on inner cheek near where wisdom tooth was removed in Sept. They were concerned about a little lacy effect on inner cheek. :Check up in Four mos. Now 1 am concerned about oral cancer I do bite that area since wisdom tooth is missing

posted on Mon, 10 Mar 2014
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM

I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have white spot near cheek where wisdom tooth removal dont worry it is not Oral Cancer , it can be white lesion ,or due to infection near socket due to not maintaince of oral hygiene ,go to dentist and go for Oral examination,
If necessary go for investigations like Cytology or if needed go for Biopsy.

Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day
Do chlorhexidine mouthwash 2 times a day

Hope it will help you.
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What Is A White Spot On My Inner Cheek?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have white spot near cheek where wisdom tooth removal dont worry it is not Oral Cancer , it can be white lesion ,or due to infection near socket due to not maintaince of oral hygiene ,go to dentist and go for Oral examination, If necessary go for investigations like Cytology or if needed go for Biopsy. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day Do chlorhexidine mouthwash 2 times a day Hope it will help you.