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Inner side of bottom gum

Got a small white patches like streaks ( like small straight lines )may be around 5 mm in the inner side of the bottom gum and when I touch with my tongue it feels rough , what could it be ? There is no pain or any discomfort
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Did you eat something hot?  I've had that when I have a little burn in my mouth. There is actually a name for this though which is  leukoplakia.  We get it when there is an irritation.  https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-health-leukoplakia  It usually will go way on its own.
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Looks like it I went to the dentist who said it’s no a concern and bit of stretched skin or something I was just worried if it could be something serious
Hey, just wanted to circle back and say I'm glad it wasn't anything concerning.  Always good to get things checked, right?!
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