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Lip Biting

March 19,2018

Biting your lip from time to time isn’t a problem. However, in some cases, people are unable to control the habit, and it becomes what’s known as a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB).

CAUSES

Stress and anxiety are the most popular causes related to lip biting. In some cases it could also be due to a dental condition.

DIAGNOSIS

If your lip biting feels more accidental than forced consult a dentist. If you subconioulsy bite it to relieve stress or gain some sense of pleasure you might have a BFRB.

TREATMENT

Becoming conscious of the behavior is definitely the first step..

Other treatment options include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Relaxation Techniques

• Prescription Sedatives

• Mouth Guards

• Chewing Gum Instead

COMPLICATIONS

When lip biting is persistent, it can lead to complications in some cases. These include:

• Redness

• Inflammation