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What is linea alba?

A lines alba is the medical term for horizontal white lines on the cheek of the mouth.

What causes linea alba?

Linea alba can be caused from biting the sides of the cheeks over a long time or from orthodontic appliances.

What are symptoms of linea alba?

White lines on the cheeks right where your teeth bite together. There should be no pain, swelling, or redness. It is more common to see linea alba on both sides of the mouth.

Treatment for linea alba

No treatment is necessary for linea alba. Removing the irritant or cheek biting will make the linea alba go away.