i have developed a white growth inside my cheek from biting the cheek involuntarily.  my periodontist discovered this about a week ago and told me it was benign but i am afraid it may not be.  he is biopsying it next week. can you develop cancer from biting your cheek thank you.
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Biting cheek itself is not a cause of cancer. However, many times it is seen that a person bites unknowingly over an area that is probably a lump due to an evolving tumor. If you have a habit of biting your cheek from a long time then there in no concern. Getting a biopsy might help to give you peace of mind and confirm it to be a benign lesion. White patches in the cheeks might be observed for some time but if you have decided to get a biopsy done then that is better for you. However, biting cheek does not cause cancer. Please do not worry.