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Gums white - near Chin and lips
I have a habit of rubbing my tongue where the lips meet the gums (near chin). Now, i have white gums on the lower part of the front three teeth. It is not painful always, I have no problem while eating and drinking. In fact, when I drink hot beverages, it feels good. The Pain is not 24x7 and it is mild. Need to know what could cause this and if there are any remedies which relates to such issue.
I imagine, since I have not seen you, that the constant rubbing of your tongue in that area is the source of your "white gums." Constant irritation will create an area of hyperkeratinized tissue; your cell layer becomes thicker in order to protect itself, like a callus. The only way to fix this is to stop the habit.
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