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Lip and tongue biting in people with a neuro-disability
This factsheet describes how: Lip-biting can be common in people with a neuro-disability.
• It may happen as the ‘occasional’ bite or become a constant habit.
• It is important to keep the area clean to prevent infection and minimize pain.
• A multi-disciplinary approach is needed to manage lip biting including the nursing team, speech and language therapists, medical and the dental team.
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| Contributed by: | Mouth Care Matters |
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| Licence: | © All rights reserved More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 15 June 2026 |
| Audience access level: | General user |
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