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Chronic tongue and lip biting while eating

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Sep 9 5:38am | Replies (51)

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Update from from my earlier post in April. The dentist I saw actually made a mistake on a filling. In July I saw the hygienist for the first time with this new office. I was told I had six cavities and one might need to be crowned. At this point I asked to see the senior dentist who is the long time owner of the practice. The first visit he filled three lower left teeth. About two days later I realized I hadn't bitten anything. This has continued. I told them about it and he said "that happens." My previous dentist missed all the work I needed. I had regular visits through the pandemic. Their hygienist was pretty bad the last two visits. My new hygienist is without a doubt the best I've ever had. I can't explain what changed but not biting something every time I chewed was worth a bundle. By the way, I left the other dentist for reasons not associated their work. I guess I liked not being told I had cavities when I did. I've also stopped sucking on sugary mints, brush and floss more often. I found a new dentist with a long history in the area and he teaches on the side at a local university. Only problem is he's 65 and likes to travel. Not sure how long I'll have him.

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You should ask your dentist for a recommendation or ask him who they go to for dental care. To me that’s a pretty good recommendation right there.