Patient's question:
AgeCurrent general situation: Recently, I've been biting my lower lip, and it's even blistered! It sometimes happens even while sleeping. What should I do??
Doctor's answer:
If you want to correct this situation quickly, the best way is to ignore this behavior and divert his attention at the right time. It is crucial to avoid criticism and scolding. During infancy, if the child's oral needs are not met, it may lead to phenomena such as biting lips, sucking fingers, or licking clothes in the future. Once this becomes a habit, it is difficult to correct. Pay attention to whether the child has cracked lips, deformed lips, or deformed teeth. If there are no significant changes, there is no need to worry excessively. Correction must be gradual; rushing it will not be effective and may put pressure on the child. During the day, the child should engage in moderate activity to feel slightly fatigued. A warm bath before bed, combined with a full-body massage, can help the child enter a deep sleep state quickly (bad habits often occur during bedtime or light sleep). Before sleep, accompany the child in reading stories and use your hands to massage the area around the lips. This approach may yield good results in correcting the habit.