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Wed Sep 28, 2005 12:48 pm |
Does anyone else do this? I don't know why I can't stop biting the inside of my cheeks throughout the day. I have TMJ problems and sometimes I think I do it because my jaw isn't properly aligned, so my mouth is never really *comfortable* at rest. I do it more when I'm stressed, but not just then either, so it can't be solely stress related.
I just wondered if anyone else dealt with this problem and if they were able to figure out a way to stop. I wouldn't care if it didn't aggravate my jaw problems, not to mention the lines around my mouth! |
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Wed Sep 28, 2005 2:56 pm |
I find I do this at night(and have been wondering if I am grinding my teeth and don't know it??) Anyway, I definitely find I do it more often when I am under stress. I have really chewed it bad, too(sorry, gross)
I use glyoxide when it gets bad and that helps. |
_________________ Fair,sensitive,combination, skin. 38 yrs old~ |
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Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:44 pm |
I do the EXACT same thing, OMG, I thought I am the only one. Like you said, I bite more when I am stressed, no one knows about this, except my dentist, actually my dental hygenist, she asked me if I notice the biting cause she can see all bite marks, not nice !! I honestly don't know how to stop it either. Chewing gum maybe ?
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TAMgirl99 wrote: |
Does anyone else do this? I don't know why I can't stop biting the inside of my cheeks throughout the day. I have TMJ problems and sometimes I think I do it because my jaw isn't properly aligned, so my mouth is never really *comfortable* at rest. I do it more when I'm stressed, but not just then either, so it can't be solely stress related.
I just wondered if anyone else dealt with this problem and if they were able to figure out a way to stop. I wouldn't care if it didn't aggravate my jaw problems, not to mention the lines around my mouth! |
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_________________ Normal/Combo, prone to freckles, dry cheeks sometimes. Early 30s. React to products FAST. |
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Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:25 pm |
I do the same kind of thing, when I am stressed, but to my lips. It is disgusting. With my lips, I just keep putting on so much gloss that I can't bite them... |
_________________ ~normal but prone to dryness~slightly sensitive~usually clear~totm breakouts~mid 20s~ |
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Thu Sep 29, 2005 3:27 am |
I don't believe it! I thought I was the only one, too!
I find that I do it absentmindedly, with absolutely no idea that it's happening. It's very annoying, but I just can't seem to stop myself. In fact, I was just doing it when I started to read this message! |
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Thu Sep 29, 2005 9:13 am |
I kinda bite my tongue, and do stupid things with it, but then I have a huge tongue and it annoys me. I feel it is too big for my mouth and that is why it annoys me. Other people think I am a freak and am obsessing. |
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Thu Sep 29, 2005 1:17 pm |
Chewing gum would probably help, but I can't have any b/c of my TMJ problems. I think I need a hypnotist!
By the way, I'm glad I'm not alone. I feel like less of a freak now! |
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Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:12 am |
sorry but what is TMJ ? |
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