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I have had braces on for 2 years and suddenly, 2 months ago both my cheeks swelled up. they look and feel swollen all the time and it hasnt stopped. i developed a habit of biting the inside of my cheeks a lot around the time it started help please?
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Swollen Cheeks: Your swollen cheeks appear to be related to your biting habit, not your orthodontic care. When you state that you "developed a habit" of biting your cheeks, it is unclear if it is accidental due to your bite or deliberate. If it is accidental, see your orthodontist; if deliberate, stop biting your cheeks.
Answered 10/21/2020
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