Can't stop chewing my mouth - Page 2

Breeze · 12-09-2009, 07:39 PM

I wish I could manage to stop grinding and clenching my jaw. IT is causeing my jaw joint probs to be worse. I do try and not do it but often find I'm doing it without realising.

Artiztik_Kitteh · 17-07-2011, 07:15 PM

Hey,
I have this problem too. I'm only 19 and it had started since last year. I didn't know it was from anxiety or may be the cause of my chewing behavior. I've been chewing the inside of my cheeks, top and bottom of the inside of my lip. Recently, its been hurting so bad!
I thought it might have been from the time I got out of the dentist. I had a root canal and both sides of my cheeks were numbed. I accidentally chewed without knowing and after that, I start to do it on my own. Mostly since I didn't like the rough feeling in my cheek.
I still don't know...is it because of that or because of anxiety. My fiance recently went to Georgia for basic training. That could be it too...

PassedExpectations · 18-07-2011, 12:48 AM

this may have already been said.... but chewing gum can be an easy way of making it not harmful

MrsCoulter · 18-07-2011, 09:57 AM

I chew my lower lip on the left side all the time. I really go at ti when depressed or angry or whatever and can't cut.

I do clench my jaw all the time - I do it mostly subconsciously and it might be why I am getting headaches all day - or at least part of it. It's starting to realyl get to me so might take up the suggestion of the mouth guard :)

didi768 · 09-10-2012, 03:38 PM

So glad I found you guys. I cannot stop doing this either. My mom made a nasty comment about it, like it's a personality problem ugh. The worst part is when the dentist sees it omg. SO FREAKING EMBARRASSING MAN. I watch the clock and see if I can stop for like 30 seconds and I'm up the WALL with temptation. I can't take it no more. Was told it was a tic. My son has Tourettes. His doc said I did lip smacking and he was only in the room 5 min. with us. I was trying to tell the doc who I thought my son might have gotten this from lol. ME! My other thing is I'm a night teeth grinder person and just HATE wearing my night guard. My jaw is soooo sore today, hope not getting TMJ. Constant ear problems on that side! Still have an ear tube in.

brainwreck · 14-08-2013, 01:47 AM

I have been doing this for about 3 1/2 years now. It has completely gotten out of control lately due to anxiety. I have tried wearing a mouth guard, chewing gum, and shear will power. None of these have been successful for me. My mouth is chewed pretty severely on the upper and lower and I never let it fully heal before chewing it back off. I have a hard time keeping it conscious. I really dont know what else to do at this point and I dont want it to get any worse.