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Why might i have a habit of biting my lower lip?

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Overjet: Overjet (commonly referred to as overbite) is the horizontal distance the upper and lower front teeth are from one another. Many patients who have a moderate to severe overjet find that the lower lip fits easily into that space. As a child they learn to swallow that way, and it becomes a neuromuscular habit. It usually goes away with orthodontic correction.

Answered 1/5/2014

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Nervous habit: Most of the times it's just a habit or nervous habit. Sometimes it can be related to your bite if you have severe overjet.

Answered 3/17/2014

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Your bite: Your bite may be contributing to your lip biting. See an orthodontist to see if they can help you with your problem.

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

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Habit: It is a para-functional habit, that may have many causes, especially stress. Need to stop.

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