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white line down the inside of my mouth

by eric1966, Nov 28, 2008 01:43AM
can anyone tell why i have this white line down  the inside of my cheeks? Is this some kind of infection?
Member Comments (6)

by scottma, Nov 30, 2008 09:41PM
To: eric1966
If the white line is asymptomatic, bilateral, and along the occlusal plane, it's probably " linea alba". which is associated with friction of tooth and considered normal variant of anatomy.

by eric1966, Dec 01, 2008 01:14PM
what does asymptomatic mean?

by scottma, Dec 01, 2008 08:24PM
To: eric1966
no symptom

by eric1966, Dec 03, 2008 12:45AM
no symptom of what?

by eric1966, Dec 03, 2008 12:55AM
is this normal? should i be worried?

by jpark, Dec 03, 2008 12:58AM
To: eric1966
ScottMa is pretty much saying that the white lines are a result of you biting the side of your cheeks.
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