Miss Suzie
07-16-2003, 01:51 PM
I have a bad habit of biting on the inside of my cheeks and my lips. Almost everyone in my family does it, I've done it for as long as I can remeber. Will this cause problems or infections? Does any one else have this habit?
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DanaJ
07-17-2003, 12:03 AM
I've always had this habit. Especially when I'm nervous, anxious, angry etc.
It's gotten bad at times(to the point where I would bleed), but I've never had any infections though.
You're not alone though!
It's almost as if I don't even realize I'm doing it. Just a habitual response for me *sigh*
It's gotten bad at times(to the point where I would bleed), but I've never had any infections though.
You're not alone though!
It's almost as if I don't even realize I'm doing it. Just a habitual response for me *sigh*
omega_star_22
07-18-2003, 03:13 AM
wow, and I thought I was the only one who did that :-) I have been doing it as long as I can remember and I have never had any problems, not a canker sore.......nothing So I don't personally think that it can harm you in any way but I'm not a doctor, just speaking from experience :-D
dmhealth
07-18-2003, 11:28 AM
I have the same habit. The only time it presents a problem is when I bite my lip to the point that it swells and breaks open. It looks like a fever blister, but it isn't. I also grind my teeth (since early childhood) and sometimes this causes me to bite the sides of my tongue also. I've tried retainers, etc. but nothing seems to really help.
911_mom
07-19-2003, 11:21 AM
Same here! My grandma & mom used to tell me that I would end up with holes in my cheeks from biting them all the time. I don't have any holes yet. I feel the same way you all do. I thought I was alone on this. I always wonder what the dentist will think when I go in and he sees all my skin chewed off the insides of my cheeks. He hasn't said anything yet though.
NBC
07-20-2003, 03:05 AM
I also bite on my lip. Sometimes I don't know that I'm doing it. I even pick at it with my nails to the point that it starts to bleed. Especially when I am nervous. It never gets infected, but I wish I could stop. Maybe if I stick something in my mouth like a sucker or a toothpick? Any suggestions?
DanaJ
07-20-2003, 03:31 AM
Originally posted by 911_mom:
I always wonder what the dentist will think when I go in and he sees all my skin chewed off the insides of my cheeks. He hasn't said anything yet though.
Funny you should mention that. I used to think that also. Whenever I had a dentist appointment I would force myself to put na end to the habit until the appt was over, due to being afraid of what they would think. It was almost like going through withdraw, but I hadn't completely stopped, it was just more like cutting back.
You can bet the second I walked out I was back at it. I wish I could stop, but I have tried over the years and it just as if I don't realize what I'm doing until it's done. It's so connected with my emotions, that's it harder to solve the problem. It's really bad when I'm nervous and stressed out.
I'd also like to hear suggestions anyone is willing to throw out!
I always wonder what the dentist will think when I go in and he sees all my skin chewed off the insides of my cheeks. He hasn't said anything yet though.
Funny you should mention that. I used to think that also. Whenever I had a dentist appointment I would force myself to put na end to the habit until the appt was over, due to being afraid of what they would think. It was almost like going through withdraw, but I hadn't completely stopped, it was just more like cutting back.
You can bet the second I walked out I was back at it. I wish I could stop, but I have tried over the years and it just as if I don't realize what I'm doing until it's done. It's so connected with my emotions, that's it harder to solve the problem. It's really bad when I'm nervous and stressed out.
I'd also like to hear suggestions anyone is willing to throw out!
upshutter17
07-24-2003, 06:14 AM
That's funny....I was doing that exact thing while checking out the boards. lol. I'm actually still doing it, I always have. Like most of you, it's all nervouness. It's also stress/anxiety, then again I do have a panic disorder.lol. No harm yet. If anyone does have a suggestion to stop, I'd like to hear it!
:) Upshutter
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LUCKIELARUE
10-09-2003, 02:43 PM
OMG! I can't believe there are others who bite their cheeks!!!!
This is so unreal. I thought I was alone. My dentist does not seem to think there is anything to be concerned about--but I still worry about doing it, wven though I can't stop.
This is so unreal. I thought I was alone. My dentist does not seem to think there is anything to be concerned about--but I still worry about doing it, wven though I can't stop.