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What Causes White Spots On Inner Cheek After Molar Extraction?
I have small white spots on my inner cheek following a molar extraction 5 days ago....... Is this infection or allergic reaction..... I was using table salt to rinse not realizing I'm allergic to Iodine and the salt contained a LOT of that..... I switched to sea salt yesterday but the spots are remaining, they are SORE
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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The white spots on the cheek could be because of the biting over the cheek when the cheek was numb that has resulted in frictional keratosis. Or the possible cause could be because of the allergic reaction to salt resulting in lichenoid reaction. Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out.
If it is because of allergic reaction then you have to take topical steroids like triamcinolone acetonide (0.1%) 4-5times daily for 1 week.
You can also take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel for the pain.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The white spots on the cheek could be because of the biting over the cheek when the cheek was numb that has resulted in frictional keratosis. Or the possible cause could be because of the allergic reaction to salt resulting in lichenoid reaction. Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out.
If it is because of allergic reaction then you have to take topical steroids like triamcinolone acetonide (0.1%) 4-5times daily for 1 week.
You can also take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel for the pain.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hello,
Thanks for consulting HCM,
Read your query, as you have undergone extraction dont worry much about white spot on cheek it can be normal deposition of food debris also due to not having proper oral hygiene due to extraction , do warm saline rinses two - three times a day , possibility of allergic reaction is very much less as this white spot is observed in some patients after extraction.
If your white spot increases or it hurts then consult your dentist for oral examination ,Follow your post operative instruction given by your dentist , take proper rest , take proper course of medication prescribed by your dentist , take soft diet .
Hope it will help you.
Wishing you good health .
Thanks for consulting HCM,
Read your query, as you have undergone extraction dont worry much about white spot on cheek it can be normal deposition of food debris also due to not having proper oral hygiene due to extraction , do warm saline rinses two - three times a day , possibility of allergic reaction is very much less as this white spot is observed in some patients after extraction.
If your white spot increases or it hurts then consult your dentist for oral examination ,Follow your post operative instruction given by your dentist , take proper rest , take proper course of medication prescribed by your dentist , take soft diet .
Hope it will help you.
Wishing you good health .
I find this answer helpful
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