We all have different ways of dealing with stress, anxiety, and boredom. Some of us develop unpleasant habits like nail biting, knuckle cracking, lip sucking, or lip biting. In its most advanced stages, lip biting can leave you with chronically cracked, flaking and bleeding lips. Not a very pleasant visage to show to the world!

Unfortunately, habits can prove extremely difficult to break. We tend to fall into habits unconsciously, especially in times of stress when our self-control is lowest …and we can’t always be counted on to quit “cold turkey.”

When it comes to lip sucking and lip biting, a simple customized dental device can help you break your habit. The Lip Biting Inhibitor is a removable device that places a thin, plastic shield on the outside of your bottom and/or top teeth. This shield pushes your lips out slightly so that you cannot capture them between your teeth. No more sucking or biting.

The more you wear the Lip Biting Inhibitor, the less often you’ll be able to indulge in the habit. Over time it will begin to fade away. Ask your dentist about creating a customized Lip Biting Inhibitor for you. This is also a great device for children who bite or suck their lips.