Is this from cheek chewing?

[anonymous827]

Hello all,

Looking for insight to what I am doing to myself I am 43F and suffering. These spots/sores keep happening and I am looking for insight/advice on how to help stop this from happening. I sleep predominantly on this side and I feel it isn't helping. I just want to make sure I shouldn't be worried about what this is.

 

[Dr M]

Could be due to cheek biting. Would need to see your teeth in the area. Do you find that you grind on your teeth in your sleep perhaps? It might be a solution to wear a bite plate while you sleep.

 

[anonymous827]

As you see my teeth are in horrid shape dental care where I live is too expensive and I was laid off from my job four months ago. Please be gentle the last time I saw a dentist they were terrible to me. Can a night guard at least stop this until I can get a dentist. I live in the states and I truly mean it when I say dental care is expensive here.

 

[Dr M]

You can try an over the counter night guard and see if it helps. It should not be too expensive.

 

[Naman Dentist]

I recommend using a custom or over-the-counter soft night guard to protect the cheek and reduce trauma. Also, avoid spicy or acidic foods during healing.