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What Does Yellowish Or Whitish Spot Inside The Cheek Indicate?

Hi I am 21 years old and noticed that inside my cheek on both sides it looks somewhat yellow or white.. and I can only see if I have a flash light pointing at it..otherwise if I just open my mouth and look at them it looks normal pink.. it doesnt hurt if I touch it or if I ea anything. It also doesnt feel diffrent than the rest of my cheek if I feel it.. I dont smoke or do tabacco or drink, and cancer doesnt run in my family.. Idk if I should be concerned.. or if its normal.. I just noticed this today
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The yellowish pr whitish spot could be because of the chronic irritation by the sharp cuspal edges of the teeth resulting in frictional keratosis. it is a benign condition which is harmless. Or it can be a fordyces spot that is ectopic eruption of sebaceous gland. even that is harmless. Nothing to worry.
Consult a oral physician to rule out from other lesions.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Does Yellowish Or Whitish Spot Inside The Cheek Indicate?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The yellowish pr whitish spot could be because of the chronic irritation by the sharp cuspal edges of the teeth resulting in frictional keratosis. it is a benign condition which is harmless. Or it can be a fordyces spot that is ectopic eruption of sebaceous gland. even that is harmless. Nothing to worry. Consult a oral physician to rule out from other lesions. I hope my answer will help you, take care.