Cheek Biting

John Bn said:

Has anyone else had this issue / got a solution?

Yes me. It happens when my mouth is dry

I chew gum to keep my mouth moist and sip a warm drink with my food if needed. I also wear a mouth guard at night which stops me sucking my cheeks in to keep my mouth closed. 

Hi Dani,

Thanks for the response. I've not noticed if it happens more when I have a dry mouth, but I will try Salivix pastilles to see if it prolongs having a moist mouth (I currently use the Salivix spray, but it doesn't have effect for very long). Here's hoping!

John

Hi yes it’s not uncommon. It happens to me especially with wisdom tooth at back of readily radiated side. I also chew sugar free gum during day and use an xyimelts ( half if one at night ) like wise I’m not having the tooth extracted as it’s perfectly heathy  and I’ve had dental   X ray full 360 degree one  a few years  ago the root of it is fine. I regularly do salt wash rinses ti make sure it stays ok. 
I still have a glass of water in bedroom and if need be have a sip without really waking. it’s an art I’ve perfected over the years. 
Bio xtra  mouthwash on prescription from gp. If they refuse tell then we are entities to ur as we’ve an exemption with having radiotherapy. They need to check the prescription coding. We all had an issue in May getting it prescribed. So we know what to say to Gp.  

hazel x

I'm forever biting various bits of my mouth.  Cheeks, lips and tongue.  Normally when I'm chewing and not pasting attention. Sometimes it feels like they have swelled up before I bite them which seems a reasonable excuse, but often not.