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Why does my 9 year old son want to chew on everything????

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My 9 year old compulsively chews everything no matter what it is and says he just can't stop.

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March 18 11:57 PM (1 hour and 27 minutes and 28 seconds later)
         

one possiblility could be that his teeth or gums are hurting. Many times chewing on something will cause the discomfort to go away. Take him to the dentist. Another possibility could be compulsive behavior. This is when someone does something over and over with no real idea why. Good luck

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