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How To Treat Jaw Injury?
Hi, one night while sleeping, I accidentally bite the inside of my cheeks (the junction where both upper & lower jaws meet). Started to feel pain & swollen in the mouth & had problem chewing for the next few days. I saw white skin with lines forming on the affected area. Its been more than a week & though I can chew much better now with a little pain, but the white skin is still there. Please advise. Thanks.
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Cheek bite is the cause of the lesion ,which is usually a harmless condition and heals on its own time.
If you have a persistent habit of cheek biting,visit a oral surgeon and have a dental guard done to keep you from grinding teeth while asleep so you can not bite your cheek.
Also reduction of stress level will decrease nighttime cheek biting habit.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
Cheek bite is the cause of the lesion ,which is usually a harmless condition and heals on its own time.
If you have a persistent habit of cheek biting,visit a oral surgeon and have a dental guard done to keep you from grinding teeth while asleep so you can not bite your cheek.
Also reduction of stress level will decrease nighttime cheek biting habit.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
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