Inner cheek biting – What do you need to know?

 

Have you ever eaten or spoken and unintentionally bit the inside of your cheek? It may be such a painful event that you find yourself questioning why it even occurred. There can be underlying reasons for your frequent inner cheek bites, so keep an eye out for these.

This blog will give you the information you need to properly control your cheek-chewing habit, regardless of how often you do it or how infrequently.  

Inner cheek biting 

When you accidentally bite the inside of your cheek while eating, conversing, or sleeping, it's known as inner cheek biting. It causes blisters or ulcers, immediate pain, and swelling.

Types of Cheek Biting

• Accidental cheek-biting

• Habitual cheek biting

• Sleep-related cheek biting

• Chronic cheek-biting

• Orthodontic-related cheek biting

Causes of Inner cheek biting 

Misalignment of teeth:

• Orthodontic Concerns

• Wisdom teeth

Chewing and Talking

• Multitasking

• Fast eaters

Stress and anxiety

• Habitual biting

Sleep

• Bruxism

Symptoms of an Inner Cheek Bite

• Pain and discomfort

• Swelling

• Ulcers or sores

• Bleeding

Inner cheek bite treatment

• Rinse with salt water

• Cold Compress

• Over-the-counter pain relievers

• Topical gels

• Maintain oral hygiene

• Soft foods

• Avoid Irritants

• Stay hydrated

• Monitor healing

• Night Guards (if necessary)

• Avoid Repeated Biting

Preventing Inner Cheek Biting

• Conscious chewing

• Orthodontic Assessment

• Stress Management Techniques

• Nighttime Protection

• Oral Hygiene Maintenance

Conclusion

By taking preventative measures, you can improve your dental health and overall comfort by reducing the chance of future incidents. Seek professional assistance to rule out any underlying causes if the condition continues. Making dental health a priority can help you live a more comfortable and pain-free life.

For more information read the full blog here: https://www.orisdentalcenter.ae/blog/inner-cheek-biting/