Cheek biting from the inside can be a real problem. Under the influence of the teeth, the mucous membrane becomes covered with wounds, becomes inflamed and sore. More serious consequences are possible when a surgeon or oncologist has to be called in for help. Urgently pull yourself together and get rid of the bad habit.
It is necessary
- - rosary, beads or coin;
- - soft toothpaste;
- - mints, nuts or chewing gum;
- - sedative fees;
- - vitamins with magnesium.
Instructions
Step 1
Try to understand in what situations you start biting your cheeks. Perhaps this happens when you start to get nervous or, conversely, get bored. Sometimes biting the mucous membrane is closely related to a specific situation - a workshop, lecture, exams, or watching an exciting movie.
Step 2
Having found out the reason, try to control yourself in dangerous moments. Constant self-control should become a habit. Don't relax. However, do not scold yourself if the problem cannot be solved on the first try. Getting rid of a neurosis is a long process, and the more persistent you are, the faster you will achieve the result.
Step 3
Distract yourself from cheek biting. Buy a rosary or short beads, put them on your wrist, and fiddle with when you're bored or worried. Try spinning a coin or playing silent scales at the edge of the table. But do not try to supplant your bad habit with another, no less harmful one. Don't fiddle with your hair, bite your lips, or bite your nails.
Step 4
Visit your dentist. Perhaps the cause of your neurosis lies in problems with the oral cavity. Irregularities on the inner surface of the cheeks, peeling of the epithelium, painful inflammation - a specialist will identify and heal minor injuries, eliminating the cause of the bad habit.
Step 5
Take care of your oral cavity. Use the mild toothpastes indicated for periodontal disease. They do not irritate the mucous membrane, which means that the desire to constantly gnaw it will decrease. When you have a tendency to bite your cheeks, toss a couple of mints in your mouth or chew gum. You can drink juice or water with a straw, gnaw seeds or nuts.
Step 6
Calm the nervous system. Experts note that neuroses can occur if the body is deficient in magnesium. Buy vitamins with a high proportion of this micronutrient. Tincture of valerian or peony, tea with chamomile, oregano or mint will also help.
Step 7
As you start fighting a bad habit, reward persistence and early results. For example, two days without cheek biting is a reason for a pleasant surprise. Buy a chocolate bar, lipstick, or a new CD.
Step 8
If self-medication does not help, see a neurologist. Perhaps a specialist will identify a more serious problem with the nervous system and recommend medication.
