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Why Do I Bite My Tongue? It’s a Bad Habit
Dec
The tongue is arguably the most flexible organ in our body. When we are babies, we can use it to explore the world.
However, biting the tongue is a situation that often occurs in our lives. “Bitting the tongue when eating is because the mouth is hungry, and eating some meat will naturally improve.” How many people have been comforted by their parents like this?
If you bite your tongue hard, it will be terrible, not only will you bleed, but you will also get ulcers in two days, and it will take ten and a half months to heal.
In fact, it is not a problem to bite your tongue once in a while, but if you often bite your tongue for no reason, this is a very bad habit, especially for the elderly, it may be a precursor to some serious diseases Yes, it must be paid attention to.
Why do people bite their tongues? What should you do if you bite your tongue? Don’t worry, I’ll take you to find out!
Why do people bite their tongues?
1. Bad chewing habits
If the teeth and oral cavity are normal, but the tongue is often bitten, it is best to correct the chewing habit slowly and let the tongue adapt to the oral rhythm. For example, slow down the frequency of chewing and concentrate on eating.
2. Have oral problems
If you have gingivitis, caries, etc. in your mouth, you will have the habit of chewing on one side; when you have oral ulcers, you will also consciously avoid the painful area. If you have dentures and you often bite your tongue, there may be a problem with your bite and you should ask your dentist to check it.
3. Premonition of stroke
If the elderly often bite their tongues or cheeks when eating, they should be extra careful about strokes. Because stroke, that is, cerebral infarction or cerebral hemorrhage, will damage the nerves that control the movement of the tongue or masticatory muscles, making the mouth and tongue unable to move flexibly, and it is easy to bite the tongue.
If you find that the elderly often bite their tongues recently, accompanied by headaches, unsteady walking, slurred speech, etc., you should be vigilant and seek medical treatment immediately.
4. Nervous problems
If you’re biting your tongue often and involuntarily, and almost every time you bite the same part, you may have a neurological problem.
For example, biting involuntarily while sleeping, and when you wake up in the morning, you find that your tongue hurts or there are bite marks in a certain position.
It is best to see a neurologist for an examination to confirm whether you have a neurological disease.
What should you do if you bite your tongue?
1. Pay attention to disinfection and cleaning. If there are blood bubbles, it is best not to rush to bite them, they will absorb and disappear by themselves.
2. Apply iodine glycerin on the wound, or spray it with watermelon frost spray for 4-5 days to heal.
3. Pay attention to avoid irritating food when eating, so as not to irritate the wound.
4. Be sure to rinse your mouth immediately after eating.
