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Hi doc.....does chewing inside our own mouth cause mouth infection?????

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Maybe.: If you break the skin bacteria can infect the lining. Usually not serious since the mouth has such good blood supply and saliva is pretty protective.

Answered 11/3/2014

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It can: If you are chewing on the inside of your mouth, you break down the normal barriers to infection. It would be a good idea to stop this if it is a habit. If you feel that the inside of your mouth is painful, swollen or red, see your doctor or dentist right away,

Answered 11/3/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

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Infection or worse: A constant irritation to the inside of the mouth can create a precancerous condition or an infection if the tissue is often cut and exposed to mouth bacteria. Try and get the source of the irritation resolved.

Answered 11/4/2014

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Cheek chewing: chewing your cheeks in a bad habit. The risk of infection is low because of he protection from salava. However there are other and possibly more serious consequences of his habit. See a dentist about this.

Answered 1/5/2019

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