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What Causes White Patch Behind The Tooth?

Behind my bottom back tooth is a small white place sitting atop the end of my lower right gums. It looks like the there s a similar place on the left side too in the same spot, but smaller. What could this mean? Could this be caused by my bruxism or is it something else?
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The white patch can be a frictional keratosis or irritational fibroma or inflammatory hyperplasia secondary to the irritation by the teeth(sharp cuspal edges) or chronic biting over that region.
Nothing to be panic, It is a benign lesion. Consult a oral physician and get it examined. If there are any sharp cuspal edges, then get the enameloplasty done to prevent further complications like ulcerations. If there is a growth which is coming at the line of occlusion, then get it surgically removed.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes White Patch Behind The Tooth?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The white patch can be a frictional keratosis or irritational fibroma or inflammatory hyperplasia secondary to the irritation by the teeth(sharp cuspal edges) or chronic biting over that region. Nothing to be panic, It is a benign lesion. Consult a oral physician and get it examined. If there are any sharp cuspal edges, then get the enameloplasty done to prevent further complications like ulcerations. If there is a growth which is coming at the line of occlusion, then get it surgically removed. I hope my answer will help you, take care.