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So, I apparently chew on the inside of my cheeks while I sleep. I know it's related to grinding my teeth, but I don't really grind, per se. I grit my teeth sometimes when I'm stressed. I do have a mouthguard but it doesn't really help because all I do when I wear it is grit my teeth with the mouthguard on, which still results in my face feeling like cement the next morning.

Anyways, one side of my cheek is all kinds of bit up, and despite the healing speed of the human mouth, I don't seem to be able to get this one spot of my mouth to heal up.

I know I should sleep on my back more often (apparently it helps a person not grit their teeth while sleeping), but invariably I always end up on my side while I sleep. Other than changing sleeping position, which is something I'm working on, what else can I try? I've been doing stress-reduction activities this week (being physically active, meditation), but the problem is that the spot is so swollen up now that I keep biting it when I sleep, even if I'm not gritting my teeth.

Help? Does anyone else have any experience with this? What worked for you?

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