Question 1

is there maybe a way to remove the scar tissue in my cheeks to prevent further cheek-biting? my teeth are all straight and well cared for.

Accepted Answer

Cheek biting: Hi Scott!  If there are visible areas where you are biting your cheeks you may be able to have this painful tissue removed.  In my practice I have a soft tissue laser to remove growths or overgrown tissue.  There is probably a dentist in your area with a laser that can help you with this issue!  Lasers are great for this as they cauterize as they work so you get very little bleeding. Best of luck!

Question 2

wondering if adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) can cause extreme mouth pain and sores? possibly due to cheek biting/grinding teeth?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Especially if dose is too high. Discuss with your prescriber.

Question 3

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.

Question 4

i have a perpetual cheek-biting habit.  i can feel the scars from it.  also, i'm working on quitting snus use.  will the mouth tissue repair itself?

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Yes: Particularly if you quit using snuff. May need a nightguard to help control nighttime clenching and grinding.

Question 5

how to heal cheek biting?

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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

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 7

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 8

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 9

how can you stop nail biting, cheek biting etc.?

Accepted Answer

Habit: It is usually a habit that requires effort on your part to change.  You have to pay attention to what you are doing and when you catch yourself doing so... You stop.  It usually takes a month to change a habit..

Question 10

i need some tips on how to stop nail biting, cheek biting etc.?

Accepted Answer

Be aware of habit: One way to stop the habit is to become conscious of the habit. Think about not biting your lip or cheek. If that does not help try painting your nails with mavala or bite it . These polish products taste bad and discourage nail biting.

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Is there maybe a way to remove the scar tissue in my cheeks to prevent further cheek-biting? my teeth are all straight and well cared for.

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Wondering if adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) can cause extreme mouth pain and sores? possibly due to cheek biting/grinding teeth?

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Cheek biting effect inside of mouth?

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I have a perpetual cheek-biting habit. i can feel the scars from it. also, i'm working on quitting snus use. will the mouth tissue repair itself?

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How to heal cheek biting?

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How to stop cheek biting totally?

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What are ways to stop cheek biting?

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What causes inside cheek biting at nite?

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How can you stop nail biting, cheek biting etc.?

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I need some tips on how to stop nail biting, cheek biting etc.?

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