{"id":2260,"date":"2023-11-08T16:58:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T22:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=2260"},"modified":"2023-11-08T16:58:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T22:58:29","slug":"braces-inner-cheek-biting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/braces-inner-cheek-biting\/","title":{"rendered":"Will I Need Braces for Inner Cheek Biting?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I keep biting the inside of my right cheek when I chew. It happens if I eat something that requires much chewing, like chicken or an apple. It doesn\u2019t happen with softer foods, though. Is this a dental issue that requires braces, which I cannot afford, or could it be a medical issue? I can\u2019t imagine why it would be medical, but I don\u2019t know. The problem began over a year ago, but it\u2019s become more frequent. Thanks. Viviana from Tampa, FL<\/p>\n<p>Viviana,<\/p>\n<p>A cheek-biting habit may be related to dental concerns. A dentist can determine whether your teeth alignment is causing you to bite your inner cheek when you chew.<\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Inner Cheek Biting?<\/h2>\n<p>Factors that can cause inner cheek biting include anxiety, depression, distractions, compulsive behavior, or bite misalignment. Although occasional accidental cheek biting is not a concern, you should get professional help to identify the cause of a chronic habit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anxiety or depression \u2013 Cheek biting can become an emotional reaction to stress, anxiety, or depression.<\/li>\n<li>Compulsive behavior &#8211; Body-focused repetitive behavior is related to conscious or subconscious habits, such as cheek biting, hair pulling, or skin picking.<\/li>\n<li>Distractions \u2013 Reading, driving, watching TV, or talking while eating can distract you from chewing well, causing you to bite your inner cheek.<\/li>\n<li>Teeth misalignment \u2013 Teeth misalignment from orthodontic concerns or restorative dental work can affect your bite or how your upper and lower teeth meet. Cheek biting can be a sign of a non-harmonious bite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Can a Dentist Do for a Cheek-Biting Habit?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1082\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1082\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1082\" src=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tmj-dentist-close-up.jpg\" alt=\"close up of temporomadibular joint\" width=\"350\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tmj-dentist-close-up.jpg 350w, https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tmj-dentist-close-up-300x287.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1082\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Teeth misalignment can cause inner-cheek biting and TMJ issues<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A dentist can examine your teeth and bite to determine whether they affect your check-biting habit or if you need to consult your medical doctor. If so, the dentist may recommend a mouth guard, orthodontics, or tooth restoration to correct your bite. If your bite is off, you may also experience TMJ-related symptoms, including jaw pain or stiffness, earaches, headaches, or neck pain. Schedule an exam with a dentist with <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-tmj-dentist.html\">advanced occlusion and bite training<\/a> for an accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Duane Delaune of Metairie, Louisiana, sponsors this post. Read why Dr. Delaune&#8217;s patients consider him one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/best-dentist-in-new-orleans.html\">best dentists in town<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I keep biting the inside of my right cheek when I chew. It happens if I eat something that requires much chewing, like chicken or an apple. It doesn\u2019t happen with softer foods, though. 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