Hi, I have a white patch inside the corner of my mouth (inside cheek) caused because I bite the insides of my cheek. Ive been doing it for years and typically it heals with no problem. This white patch is tough (like a corn on your toe ) and has now been there for about 2 months. My dentist noticed it a month ago and said stop biting my cheek. I have tried by tend to do it still now and then. I am worried that this particular patch is still there and read that it could be linked to oral cancer . Is this a high probability or am I worried about nothing?
Hi, Thank you for the query. Repeated trauma to cheek will lead to formation of traumatic ulcer which on long-standing can develop malignancies, the possibility of an area which is repeatedly subjected to trauma turning into cancer is more, so better try to stop the habit of cheek biting. As well check for any sharp margins present on the teeth which is causing cheek bite and treat it by selective grinding technique. Hope this information helps you.