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What Causes Cheek Biting In Sleep?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Jul 2014
Question: I am biting the inside of my cheek while I sleep. Sometimes the pain wakes me up. I recently had some bonding material put in the area on the top. Do you think this is causing the biting activity?
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Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It could be due to sharp cusps.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

Cheek biting commonly occurs due to sharp cusps.It could also be due to faulty restoration.
You need to visit dentist & rule out the exact etiology & get treated accordingly.
Meanwhile apply some anaesthetic gel like dentogel to that area.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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What Causes Cheek Biting In Sleep?

Brief Answer: It could be due to sharp cusps. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing in. Cheek biting commonly occurs due to sharp cusps.It could also be due to faulty restoration. You need to visit dentist & rule out the exact etiology & get treated accordingly. Meanwhile apply some anaesthetic gel like dentogel to that area. Hope I answered your query Wishing you good health Regards Dr. Neha Sumra