Did you find the cheek biting worse at certain times of day? For me, mornings were brutal...felt like my mouth forgot overnight how to chew properly. I actually started keeping track of when it happened most and realized it was usually when I was distracted or rushing through meals. Slowing down helped, but also consciously chewing on the opposite side for a bit seemed to retrain my mouth somehow.
Did you notice any difference depending on what you ate? Softer foods were obviously easier, but weirdly, really crunchy stuff (like apples or carrots) seemed to help me focus more on chewing carefully—maybe because you have to pay attention or risk biting your tongue too, haha.
It took me about a month before it really stopped being an issue, so hang in there. It does get better eventually.
Funny you mention crunchy foods helping—I actually found the opposite. Apples and carrots were my nemesis, especially when distracted. One wrong bite and I'd be nursing a sore cheek all day. Weirdly enough, chewy stuff like bagels or pizza crust forced me to slow down and chew carefully. Guess everyone's mouth has its own quirks... Glad it eased up for you though, gives me hope!
Haha, totally get it—apples were a minefield for me too. My trick was slicing them super thin, almost like chips. Sounds weird, but smaller bites meant fewer surprise cheek attacks... worth a shot maybe?
"My trick was slicing them super thin, almost like chips."
Haha, I thought I was the only one who did that! Thin apple slices were my lifesaver too, especially during those first few weeks when everything felt like a dental hazard. Another thing that helped me was switching to softer fruits for a while—bananas, berries, or even pears if they're ripe enough. Less crunchy drama altogether.
Honestly though, the cheek-biting struggle is real... I remember once trying to eat a sandwich at a friend's place and biting myself so badly I had tears in my eyes. Embarrassing moment for sure. But hey, it does get better over time as your mouth adjusts. Hang in there and keep experimenting with different foods and textures; you're definitely not alone in this!
Thin apple slices, huh? I wish I'd thought of that sooner. My go-to was smoothies—cheap, easy, and zero chewing involved. But yeah, biting your cheek is the absolute worst. I still cringe thinking about the time I tried eating popcorn at the movies... let's just say it wasn't pretty. Did anyone else find certain foods surprisingly easier than expected, or was it all trial and error for you too?
