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What Does A Dry Patch On The Inner Cheek Indicate?

I have had a dry rough patch on the inside of my cheek for about two weeks. It's slightly more red than the rest of my cheek and it doesn't hurt. It's less dry in the morning and is more dry and rough at the end of the day. Any thoughts of what it might be? I plan to go to make an appointment with my dentist. Or should I see another type of provider?
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Well, your explanation is pointing towards either injured mucosa in that area, that can be due to cheek bite, trauma with sharp cusps of teeth, burning with hot foods etc.
Redness increased in that area further points towards inflammation.
Do not worry as such injuries tend to heal on its own very soon.
For now you can apply Chlorohexidine gel and gently massage the area.
Do warm saline gargles.
Avoid spicy, hard, sharp and irritant foods.
In case if there is no improvement in a week or it worsen consult an Oral Physician and get the area clinically checked..

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Does A Dry Patch On The Inner Cheek Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Well, your explanation is pointing towards either injured mucosa in that area, that can be due to cheek bite, trauma with sharp cusps of teeth, burning with hot foods etc. Redness increased in that area further points towards inflammation. Do not worry as such injuries tend to heal on its own very soon. For now you can apply Chlorohexidine gel and gently massage the area. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid spicy, hard, sharp and irritant foods. In case if there is no improvement in a week or it worsen consult an Oral Physician and get the area clinically checked.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora