Question 1

what is stop me from accidently biting my inner cheek and/or lip over and over?

Accepted Answer

Fix your occlusion: Occlusion, or the way your upper teeth occluded against the lower teeth, could be compromised (cross bite, interference, end to end) and cause lip biting during function. Go to your dentist and check your occlusion.  Mucocele, a small bump due to salivary deposit into soft tissue after a minor salivary gland/duct rupture following trauma such as lip biting, can further introduce more lip biting.

Question 2

keep biting my cheek after having my teeth pulled?

Accepted Answer

It is common: I assume you now have dentures. Things are now very different in your mouth than they were with real teeth. Biting your cheek and/or your tongue are very common. You will learn not to do it naturally.

Question 3

i keep biting my cheek in the far back left side of my mouth. i've had my molars for years but this just started about 3 weeks ago. any advice?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: The fix may be as simple as adjusting your bite in that area so that you're not biting your cheek anymore.

Question 4

what i assume is a large pimple has swollen the entire side of my face i tried to pop it 4 days but nothing came out now i can see my cheek in my line of vision and keep biting my cheek from swelling?

Accepted Answer

Stop playing!: You likely have a facial cellulitis from spreading the initial follicular infection by attempting to "pop" your pimple. Seek immediate attention from your pcp or urgent care source to be placed on antibiotics today! follow up in 7-10 days is a must to avoid more serious complications. There is always a potential need for an incision ; drainage procedure, which requires a face to face encounter!

Question 5

where my wisdom teeth are growing in the back, i keep biting my cheek that is next to it. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: For some temporary relief, you can rinse with warm salt water to reduce swelling and take otc Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation, if you're not allergic. You can also try a small mouth guard from target etc so you have some space between upper and lower teeth in the back bringing you temporary relief. Try otc oragel to numb up the area if too much discomfort but, go see your dentist soon.

Question 6

keep biting my cheek after having my teeth pulled? haven't had my dentures put in yet . is there anything i can do ?

Accepted Answer

Common: You are healing and the bone and tissues are remodeling and changing shape as they heal, so what you are experiencing is common.  It will get better as you heal and you get used to, your new mouth.

Question 7

my jaw feels like it's hanging on a thread. wisdom tooth, no hole or infection i keep biting my cheek on accident.  is their anything i can do?

Accepted Answer

Yes: See, you will have to see a dentist in order to determine the cause of your problems and get the appropriate treatment. There just may be insufficient room for that wisdom tooth and it may need to be removed. Better to have it looked at before it becomes infected.

Question 8

i keep biting my tongue/cheek in my sleep?

Accepted Answer

Check with dentist: Tongue, cheek biting indicates problems of occlusion, the way teeth fit together during function such as eating and swallowing.  It is the swallowing where teeth of opposing arch occluded against each other and where tongue and cheek biting may occur.  Treatment included occlusal adjustment (selective grinding) and/or biteguard (in extreme case).

Question 9

how can i stop biting my inner cheek help!?

Accepted Answer

Fix your occlusion.: Your posterior teeth probably occluded in such the way the outside cusp of upper posterior teeth is in end to end with the outside cusp of lower teeth.  Go to your dentist to fix your occlusion with braces or crown.

Question 10

i have been biting my cheek for a long time i try to stop but now it's becoming a habit what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Bad habit: it is a common habit and hard to break but you should make a sincere and concerted effort to stop yourself from biting.  Once you have been bite free for several days, the habit will be broken.  You might try chewing sugar free gum in an effort to distract you from biting.

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I keep biting my cheek in the far back left side of my mouth. i've had my molars for years but this just started about 3 weeks ago. any advice?

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What i assume is a large pimple has swollen the entire side of my face i tried to pop it 4 days but nothing came out now i can see my cheek in my line of vision and keep biting my cheek from swelling?

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Where my wisdom teeth are growing in the back, i keep biting my cheek that is next to it. what should i do?

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Keep biting my cheek after having my teeth pulled? haven't had my dentures put in yet . is there anything i can do ?

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My jaw feels like it's hanging on a thread. wisdom tooth, no hole or infection i keep biting my cheek on accident. is their anything i can do?

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I keep biting my tongue/cheek in my sleep?

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How can i stop biting my inner cheek help!?

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I have been biting my cheek for a long time i try to stop but now it's becoming a habit what do i do?

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