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What to do if i'm biting the side of my tongue/cheek in sleep?
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Cheek biting: If there is a change in the moisture in the mouth the cheek can stick to the teeth and be pulled into the chewing surfaces. Also have you been evaluated for sleep apnea or night time grinding of your teeth (bruxism). You may be sucking the cheek(s) into the teeth at night or grinding side to side and catching the cheek between your teeth. Avoid alcohol containing mouth rinses before bed.
Answered 4/13/2014
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Night guard : Custom-fitted night guard is individually designed and made in a dental office or a professional laboratory based on your dentist's impression and instructions. It will protect your teeth from clinching and in addition, these guards protect the soft tissues of your tongue, lips and cheek from biting.Call your dentist for more information.
Answered 6/19/2014
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