Question 1

i keep biting my upper lip in the middle its now gone blue,  ive been lip biting for years how do i stop, should i be worried now its blue ?

Accepted Answer

Also counseling: I agree with the vasc surgeon, but I would also recommend seeing a counselor to help you work on behavioral habit change

Question 2

what will happen if biting down on your upper lip, making the nose (cartilage) go down? will the cartilage be damaged? if so what are the clues?

Accepted Answer

Ok: Cartilage is very flexible so you take a lot of biting down the lip to damage it. With that being said good luck.

Question 3

over-biting of my upper lips has formed a triangle red patch on lower part of my upper lips. the skin peels off automatically and  my lip color differ?

Accepted Answer

Chronic trauma: This is likely due to the chronic overbite. The lips are traumatized and are trying to repair themselves, but they are traumatized over and over again.

Question 4

as a kid i would bite my upper lip, now that skin has turned dark. is it from the biting or something else?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: You probably need a doctor's exam to visualize, but some ethnic groups have melanocytes that add color or pigment to tissues.  Best to check it out for peace of mind.

Question 5

red marks off biting lips yesterday, anxious of herpes scare. now i have 4 very small marks on upper lip that are white and painless where i was bitin?

Accepted Answer

BITING LIPS: CHANCES ARE THAT THIS WILL CLEAR UP IN TWO OR THREE DAYS . . . BUT ONLY IF YOU STOP BITING!
STOP WORRYING!

Question 6

i've been waking up with a sore lower and upper lip only to discover that i have vertical slices on them from biting while asleep, what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: Due to excessive dryness or vitamin deficiency, best to check with your doctor.

Question 7

i recently got new set dentures, my lips just dont feel normal, they feel unnatural seems like upper denture touches my upper lip and i keep biting the corner of my lip and cheek , i need help how do i get this fixed?

Accepted Answer

: Have you returned to the dentist who had the dentures made for you? That dentist would hopefully be able to get them adjusted so they fit better. So, return to the dentist who had the dentures made for you so they can be adjusted and you can be more comfortable. Good luck!

Question 8

my upper lip is swollen and my lower lip is bruised. both from my partner sucking and biting. how do i get rid of it fast?

Accepted Answer

Swollen lip: Ice may help reduce the swelling quicker than letting it heal on its own.

Question 9

what does lip biting mean?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: This is usually a habit and often associated with anxiety. Keep a log for about 1 week and record when you are doing this. See if this occurs less when you are doing something you enjoy and are familiar with , thus lessening anxiety. Might want to see a therapist to find ways to cope with the stress and anxiety. Good luck.

Question 10

what exactly is lip biting?

Accepted Answer

LIP BITING: It is  mannerism or sign of nervousness biting the lips.

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A member asked:

I keep biting my upper lip in the middle its now gone blue, ive been lip biting for years how do i stop, should i be worried now its blue ?

A member asked:

What will happen if biting down on your upper lip, making the nose (cartilage) go down? will the cartilage be damaged? if so what are the clues?

A member asked:

Over-biting of my upper lips has formed a triangle red patch on lower part of my upper lips. the skin peels off automatically and my lip color differ?

A member asked:

As a kid i would bite my upper lip, now that skin has turned dark. is it from the biting or something else?

A member asked:

Red marks off biting lips yesterday, anxious of herpes scare. now i have 4 very small marks on upper lip that are white and painless where i was bitin?

A member asked:

I've been waking up with a sore lower and upper lip only to discover that i have vertical slices on them from biting while asleep, what causes this?

A member asked:

I recently got new set dentures, my lips just dont feel normal, they feel unnatural seems like upper denture touches my upper lip and i keep biting the corner of my lip and cheek , i need help how do i get this fixed?

A member asked:

My upper lip is swollen and my lower lip is bruised. both from my partner sucking and biting. how do i get rid of it fast?

A member asked:

What does lip biting mean?

A member asked:

What exactly is lip biting?

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