Why do we bite our lips?..Unexpected causes and problems
Amman Today
publish date 2021-08-18 16:38:49
Jordan News
For most people, lip biting is usually considered harmless, but sometimes it can indicate a health problem.
Not all people notice that they are biting their lip, and it is often uncontrollable, mostly not a health risk at all, but if you notice that you are biting your lip more than usual, consider if there is a health issue behind it.
arthritis
Lip biting can be caused by diseases of the temporomandibular joint, in turn, the condition of the jaw undergoes negative changes due to arthritis.
Depending on its type, the jaw can have deformations, inflammation, and problems with normal opening and closing. In addition to biting your lips, if you notice a dull ache when moving your jaw and feel a tightness, as well as a headache or toothache, you may have jaw arthritis.
dental instrument
Dental grinding can contribute to jaw deformity, resulting in involuntary lip biting. Dental clenching means that a person clenchs their teeth forcefully and grinds them – often at night while sleeping or when they unconsciously press on them at some point (often due to excitement and stress).
Malocclusion and deviated jaw
Doctors explain that if the jaw is not aligned properly, a person may bite their lip as well. This happens, for example, when the upper and lower jaw are not the same size or when there are extra or missing teeth or teeth of irregular shape.
anxiety or depression
Anxiety or depression can lead to repetitive behavior in the body, including lip biting.
With the above symptoms, you should consult a specialist, therapist or dentist. He or she will determine what treatment may be needed to solve the problem.
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