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Chronic cheek biting!
Please refer to picture! I have this subconscious chronic cheek biting since more than 2 yrs ! I have shown myself to many dentists, unfortunately no one was able to help ! I have got my third molar extracted, iam regular with scaling polishing and other dental hygienes, there is no sharp edge or tooth creating possible injury , iam also on top of my dental procedures, so there isn't any chance of anything going unnoticed.. i've got many xrays/ opgs etc ! Even used a mouth gaurd ! But nothing could help me so far! I get this weird irritation trigger anytime during the day and i start gnawing/ chewing this fav spot in my cheeks.. it occurs anytime ( no particular trigger) i apply some gel on it and it goes off in sometime.. than for some days i feel okay and then again boom ! Iam sick and tired of this.. what do u think i shud do? Dentists say there isn't any cause ! Then why such chronic cheek consicous behaviour? Like u can see in picture.. the linea alba gets raised, red !
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If you are doing it subconciously it may related to stress or it is habitual
You have to refrain yourself from doing such activity or you can do some other activities like chewing gums to divert attention
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It can be because you have deep bite. Get yourself checked for deep bite. You can go for orthodontic treatment for deep bite correction
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Hello
This bcz of loosen muscles
U have to do cheek muscle exercise like fill ur mouth with cold water and try to blowing
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Hi your general weight and facial fat also play a significant role in this habit .. keep a check on that .. there are some cheek muscle exercises that can be started . If you do it diligently you can definitely see improvement
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Dr. Deepanshu Lohat
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Kanpur
There is an oral appliance for this specific condition, it’s called night guard.
We can make that for you.
It will protect your inner cheeks from your teeth biting .
Side by side you should perform facial exercises to get the facial muscles in tone .
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Dr. Bhavana
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore Rural
Don’t worry . It’s a habit which will take time to go. U need to be aware and resist it. can do cheek muscle exercise too.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Subconscious cheek biting is habitual. The only way to stop the habit is to consciously be aware when it happens and stop. There is no need to worry.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Go for cheek muscle exercise
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