Chewing the inside of your cheek is not a good habit to have. It can lead to having a callous formed on the inside of your cheek and perpetuate the habit as that skin can feel uncomfortable and irritated. It also may be an indication that you are clenching and/or grinding your teeth as well.
A callous develops on the inside of your cheek if you continually chew on it.
Watch the video to learn more from Dr. Oz about whether chewing the inside of your cheek is dangerous to your health.
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