Wellness

[SharkE]

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.

[SeaMaiden]

@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?

[qualitygal]

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

[kivah]

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.

[SharkE]

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.

[Gerri S]

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!    

[SharkE]

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

[ALRATIBA]

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

[aubnwa01]

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.

[luv-the-Q]

@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.