True or false: Can biting your cheeks result in jowls?
Siddhartha Jana
Cheek biting is a common habit that often occurs when distracted, but it doesn’t cause sagging skin around the mouth.
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Sagging jaw muscles, known as jowls, are primarily a sign of ageing, caused by loosening sub-mucous tissue and decreased teeth height, leading to muscle firmness loss.
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While loose sub-mucous tissue can increase cheek biting, the habit itself doesn’t cause jowls; it’s more of a symptom of ageing.
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Excessive sun exposure can also contribute to the development of jowls by further compromising skin elasticity.
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Chronic cheek biting can lead to serious issues like fibrosis, non-healing ulcers, and potentially oral cancer.
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To counter cheek biting, regularly puffing up your cheeks or using a mouth guard can help, and a dentist may recommend tooth removal in severe cases.
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