Question 1

can biting on the inside of the cheek cause bruising on the outside of the cheek?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It's unlikely that biting the inside of the cheek would cause bruising that's visible from the outside.  The mucosal lining of the mouth is actually very tough, and you'd have to bite through a very thick layer of mucosa to cause bleeding that'd be visible as a bruise from the outside.

Question 2

can a 2 year old get matching bruising on both cheeks from biting on the inside of their cheeks?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Biting the cheeks from inside would not necessarily cause bruising that you can see on the outside. I would look for some other source of the bruising.

Question 3

is it possible for a 2 year old child to cause bruising to their own face. finger sized in a circle shape matching on both cheeks from biting h on the?

Accepted Answer

Biting what??: It is quite common to  get circular bruising marks from suction with a object like a bottle top or cup, etc. but it would be difficult for a 2 year old to cause bruising on their face by biting them selves.  Bites by other children are common at this age, and usually will show the individual teeth marks.

Question 4

how to heal cheek biting?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral Therapy: Behavioral therapy methods are most useful. There are several that have shown good results. Make sure a good differential diagnosis  work up is done as well.

Question 5

how to stop cheek biting totally?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral Therapy: Behavioral therapy methods are most useful. There are several that have shown good results. Make sure a good differential diagnosis  work up is done as well.

Question 6

what are ways to stop cheek biting?

Accepted Answer

Dental block: Your dentist may be able to help you. Similar to folks who grind their teeth at night, a dental block may help alleviate your cheek chewing. Also, sometimes stress level reduction can help decrease nighttime gnawing.

Question 7

what causes inside cheek biting at nite?

Accepted Answer

Cheek biting: You should see your orthodontist as it could be mal allligned upper and lower jaw teeth or one or more teeth not properly placed and could be hitting hte insid eof your buccal cavity.

Question 8

is cheek biting a cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Some have theorized that repeated injury to tissues may lead to the development of cancer because of the constant state of cell growth and repair but to my knowledge, there is no well established relationship between the two. If so, i'm in trouble.....

Question 9

how can i stop lip and cheek biting?

Accepted Answer

Sounds Like: A habit that you have formed and like nail biting most likely is an unconscious habit. You will need to be patient to change this behavior. This will take 6 wks and you will have to be diligent and pay attention to the times and conditions that cause you to bite lips/cheeks. Changing those conditions, being aware will work. If not see your md/behavioral psychologist.

Question 10

cheek biting effect inside of mouth?

Accepted Answer

Scarring: Chronic cheek biting will lead to a callous or scar effect on the cheek. It may feel like a little soft lump and may have a whitish discoloration. It has no permanent dysfunction that I am aware of.

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