Question 1

what can be done about a bottom lip infection from lip biting?

Accepted Answer

Lip infection: Your physician or dentist can prescribe penicillin for you. Stop biting your lip!

Question 2

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 3

methods to stop lip biting habit?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behaviorTx: If lip biting has been occurring over a relatively brief period of time, i would encourage the individual to become more conscious or aware and making a mental note, or instead by keeping a daily journal of all the details; if the behavior continues i would recommend a therapist who practices cbt.

Question 4

what helps lip biting when nervous?

Accepted Answer

Attend / Substitute: You have to notice when you are doing it. Ideally try to notice what the feelings or thoughts are that precede it. Usually to pay attention to something it helps to track it. A log on your cell phone or on a piece of paper. Time, thought, emotion. Then try to substitute something else - when you feel the urge perhaps say the word "relax" to yourself and imagine yourself someplace relaxing.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: lip biting?

Accepted Answer

Lip biting: Lip biting = chewing on lips (labium superius oris &amp; labium inferius oris)

Question 6

is lip biting caused by anxiety?

Accepted Answer

For some: Anxiety leads to many behaviors such as biting lips or other fidgeting. However, this doesn't mean that you have an anxiety disorder. If you worry all the time and it interferes with your day-to-day life then discuss it with your doc.

Question 7

can lip biting cause white painless bumps to form?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lip biting can cause white painless bumps.   They also can cause raised pink or purple bumps on the inner side of the lips.  Try to stop the lip bitting.  Good luck.

Question 8

my 6 yrs. old son having bed lip biting habit what should i do to stop him?

Accepted Answer

Tics ; habits: You may want to apply bitter melon juice over his lips and don't rinse it off. He will be deterred from lip-biting and eventually will get over the habit.
Try positive and negative reinforcements with points for not biting his lips for every hour and points taken off for biting his lips every hour.

Question 9

i have been having a lip biting issue during the night and end up becoming very restless half way through the night. help?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: you are very ANXIOUS and the anxiety is intefering with your sleep..you need to discuss this at length with your Primary Care Provider who may prescribe an anti-anxiety medication for night use or refer you to a mental health professional or both. 
Are you also depressed??? 
Have that talk...there is help available!

Hope this helps a bit!
Dr Z

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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