white line down the inside of my mouth

[eric1966]

can anyone tell why i have this white line down  the inside of my cheeks? Is this some kind of infection?

[pk_irl]

could by leukoplakia, if it stays the same and doesn't cause pain then it's no problem. you have to keep an eye on it tho, much like a mole on your skin which is only ever a problem if it changes or bleeds, leukoplakia is no problem unless it develops a hard/rough texture. if this happens see someone straight away as it can be cancerous. i have the same thing, i got quite a fright when i read that scary word but like most people i have moles too, it's just another thing to keep an eye on

[jpark]

ScottMa is pretty much saying that the white lines are a result of you biting the side of your cheeks.

[eric1966]

is this normal? should i be worried?

[eric1966]

no symptom of what?

[scottma]

no symptom

[eric1966]

what does asymptomatic mean?

[scottma]

If the white line is asymptomatic, bilateral, and along the occlusal plane, it's probably " linea alba". which is associated with friction of tooth and considered normal variant of anatomy.