I often bite the inside of my cheeks a lot how can I stop it?

Q. I bite the inside of my cheeks alot, almost ever day since almost 10 or more yrs im 23 now.I don’t know what trigged this behavior but i cant stop. Every time im idle, i tend to do it.Even when im studying i do it the most also when im anxious. Im scared that it might lead to cancer since its a chronic habit. I really need help to stop it.Do you know by any chance why i do it and how i can stop it. Thank you

A. It can be because your teteh angle outwards or do not meet properly which can be corrected by orthodontics(tooth straightening).  Sometimes wisdom teeth can cause this go to your dentist so your teeth and bite can be checked.

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April 26th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Dana Says :

Hi, I have recently started getting rough patches on the inside of my cheeks. It comes and goes and does not hurt or itch or anything. I have had a look in my mouth and the skin looks normal, its more annoying than anything. I wonder if you could shed any light on this? I’m fit and well and have no health problems, I’m more curious than anything about what this could be.

April 26th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Parker Says :

There are a number of reasons this could arise – such as cheek biting, a change in diet or rough areas on the teeth among others. I would suggest you see a dentist first for an assessment and advice as these areas can get infected or lead to further problems.

June 1st, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Heriberto Says :

i have a sore bit on the inside of my cheek and its making my jaw hurt andits quite painful on a morning and i was wondering if its something that needs to be checked out. however my teeth don’t hurt? i have a denplan cardmy mother gave me so would everything be free? if you could get back to meit would be appreciated, thanks

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