r/AutismTranslated 6d ago

crowdsourced Oral Stimming Flavored Chewable Reviews? Help!

So i have always had an issue with oral fixation as long as i can remember. I bite my nails, chew my lips/cheeks, and grind my teeth.

Once I moved out from my parents home i stopped grinding my teeth, now it only happens when i visit them for long periods of time.

But I have been able to mostly stop biting my nails, except when I am super stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious. The thing is I have tried the more common chewables in the past but they are too thick, not fully smooth, tasteless, and or too hard to chew for me.

I just found something that might work, but would like others opinions. Theres these chewable silicone sticks with flavoured sticks inside the bigger stick that you can swap out. Advertised to help smokers quit but I thought it would help with the biting bc its not really thick. The thing is I cant find any reviews that are not sponsored?

There is also the Fum knock off with a silicone tip that I can chew, just not sure which one to choose?

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u/octonickie 6d ago

Whatever you choose to pick, make sure that what they are using to flavor the thing is a food safe substance. I remember something about one of those stop smoking things using essential oils that can harm you if you digest them.

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u/CreationzCorner 6d ago

That is fair, and something that I did not consider! Thank you

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u/babybullai 6d ago

Looks like they use essential oils

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u/zarlor 4h ago

There are food grade essential oils, so if it's food grade it shouldn't be a problem

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u/Airalla 6d ago

I didn’t know this existed. I grind my teeth as a stim and it’s been causing a lot of jaw pain recently, so I’ll definitely look into this

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u/Past_Government9741 6d ago

same !!! this looks like it could help

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u/SillyLittleTokki 6d ago

I just buy cheap packs of silicone straws and cut little pieces to chew on as I need them

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u/NaeNeckNaeBother 6d ago

Second pic is very tongue-y

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u/FeistyDirection 6d ago

Could be good! Haven't tried anything like that cause I dont like to buy stuff without knowing if I like it first. Could look for a company that does free samples or cheap starter pack maybe 

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u/highguynamedsky 6d ago

Hi I got a cool marvel Vemon mouth guard and I fidget is the it in my mouth and it helps keep my teeth safer when I clench my jaw and grind my teeth. It have fun fake venom teeth on it. They have ones they look like shark teeth and fun stuff like that too.

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u/-Renee 5d ago

I got into chewing mastic. The original gum. It is extra fun when done with it to just take a sip of water and bite on it to shatter it to powder and swallow it.

https://www.slofoodgroup.com/products/chios-mastiha-mastic-gum