PREVENTING LIP BITING
- Closely supervise your child until the numbness has completely worn off.
- Remind your child not to chew, suck, or play with their lips, cheeks, or tongue.
- Offer soft foods only after treatment.
- Avoid chewing until normal feeling returns.
WHAT IS NORMAL?
- Mild swelling of the lip or cheek.
- Redness or irritation where the lip was bitten.
- Mild discomfort once the numbness wears off.
- Most minor injuries heal on their own within several days.
IF LIP BITING OCCURS
- Keep the area clean.
- Encourage your child not to touch or pick at the area.
- A cold compress on the outside of the face may help reduce swelling.
- Soft foods and plenty of fluids are recommended.
CALL OUR OFFICE IF
- Swelling continues to increase after 48 hours.
- Your child develops fever.
- There is excessive pain or difficulty eating or drinking.
- You are concerned about the appearance of the injury.
Most lip biting injuries heal without treatment. Careful supervision while your child is numb is the best way to prevent injury.