You may find yourself chewing on your bottom lip in times of anxiety, stress, or even thoughtfulness.

However,Colgatealso mentions that lip biting isn’t a problem limited to anxiety.

Otherwise, at-home tips for avoiding lip biting includegetting rid of dry lipsand practicing mindfulness.

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Medications and oral therapies are used to treat this condition (viaMayo Clinic).

While lip biting isn’t always bad, it definitely can be.

man pointing to sore on lip

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