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Dental question

SharkE — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 19:31:46 GMT

For some reason I'm biting the inside of my lower lip when I eat.

don't know if teeth are shifting due to getting older or what it is, but, plenty painful and causing blister where I draw blood from the inside of your mouth before the lower lip.'

Do they make some kind of 'guard' that you can slip inside that area to train you to quit biting down there ?

I got dental appt in Sept. had this before it comes and goes , but, all Dentist says is he has no idea why I'm doing it. Shrugs it off.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 19:41:02 GMT

@SharkE I bite my inner cheek over and over again. My bite is off and when I chew I tend to bite my cheek. It is very painful.This is not new to me... if it is new to you, I would think your dentist could look your bite or something? He is the expert? Maybe see another dentist?

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qualitygal — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 19:56:55 GMT

I just had my dentist check my bite out. He had to shave a bit of tooth off since it slammed against the bottom tooth. This is the second time I've had to have it done. Could be tension, at night I don't think I grind, but they do have $tuff for that. I am fine now. Maybe he can check your bite. ?

for @SharkE

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kivah — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 19:58:39 GMT

I also agree that u need to find a caring, competent dentist. Do u have crowns - which make the teeth taller - and it could get in the way. I have several crowns, and occasionally bite the inside of both cheeks. It was worse at one time, not as bad now.

The problem with teeth guards. If they make them for u - and u have dental work done, the guard won't fit. It's possible they now have sleep guards that are adjustable. If ur dentist has no idea what's causing ur problem - find a new dentist. Hopefully, the new dentist will know what to recommend. There's always an answer.

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SharkE — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:14:16 GMT

just when I try to eat. I think in my 'old' age my bottom teeth are shifting.

something is different. Guess I can lose wgt hahahahaha drink lot of milkshakes.

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Gerri S — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:20:30 GMT

Dear Sharke:

GET ANOTHER DENTIST.......it is not unusual that your BITE will change with age, sleeping position, weight loss or gain, or almost any thing else. Even a new pillow can change the way your mouth/jaw is positioned when you sleep.........Get to a dentist/periodontist who will evaluate your 'mouth'. My darling husband had some dental work (minor) years ago but the dentist inserted a 'wedge' in order to get to his back teeth.....all his own and no extractions, immediately after this his jaw would 'click' when he was chewing his food, went to another dentist that said "his jaw was stretched".....but would not comment for fear of reprisal from the other local dentist......... Pay attention and get it taken care of. You will be in my prayers..............let us know what's going on!

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SharkE — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:26:57 GMT

Try again when I see him in Sept. More then likely I'll have to find my own remedy usually that's the way it goes. You have to do everything yourself

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:38:03 GMT

@SharkE Google "cheek biting" at Huffington Post. An article that might interest you.

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aubnwa01 — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 21:18:25 GMT

Until you figure out what's causing it, get some GlyOxide gel to rinse your mouth with & make it feel better & try to heal up the sore spot.

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luv-the-Q — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 23:07:12 GMT

@SharkE

It seems like once I bite the inside of my lip or cheek it swells up a little and then I keep biting it over and over again.

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SharkE — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 23:07:27 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
@SharkE Google "cheek biting" at Huffington Post. An article that might interest you.

yeah, I checked up on the problem online and a lot said "anxiety" LOL

Not a cheek biter or outer lip biter, my problem is just when I eat and chew. Bet my jaw and teeth placement is changing I'm 65 and bottom teeth are leaning a tad, got plenty of room to move don't know why they have to try to overlap. Don't have any back teeth in the back on 1 side and a crown on the other side as the last tooth on that side.

I'm gonna look at the stores Mon.

Best thing for mouth care is Biotene I use that for cold sores, mouth irritations of any kind. Couldn't live without it. Peroxide, is what it is.

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SharkE — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 23:08:57 GMT

When husband retires I will go legally insane and bite everything and everybody hahahahhaha then I know it will be "anxiety" ROFL

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software — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 23:21:13 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
just when I try to eat. I think in my 'old' age my bottom teeth are shifting.
something is different. Guess I can lose wgt hahahahaha drink lot of milkshakes.

Funny that you mention losing weight. When I find myself accidentially biting the inside of my cheek it's the first sign I've put on some pounds. Seriously.

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walkingal — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 13:23:03 GMT

@software wrote:
@SharkE wrote:
just when I try to eat. I think in my 'old' age my bottom teeth are shifting.
something is different. Guess I can lose wgt hahahahaha drink lot of milkshakes.

Funny that you mention losing weight. When I find myself accidentially biting the inside of my cheek it's the first sign I've put on some pounds. Seriously.

Maybe that's my problem! lol! I bite my bottom inner lip a lot. I've tried to figure out what causes it, and I'm not sure. At first I thought it had something to do with a dry mouth. It happens very quickly when I'm chewing food. I worry about injuring that same spot over and over. Then months will go by when I don't bite the lip at all and I forget about it. My one bottom tooth is crooked and after reading some of these comments, I think that may be my problem. I've never mentioned it to my dentist because it doesn't happen on a regular basis, but I'm going to mention it at my next checkup.

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SharkE — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:19:44 GMT

I bought a mouth guard today at Target, but, can't figure how to use it when trying to eat LOL

I looked like Hannibal Lector hahahahahhaha just have to eat real slow till I can get to my appt.

mouth guards are for teeth grinders at night, not gonna help me