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Second: Check the bit. Clean it (I recommend with Javex, RINSE thoroughly) and then, slide your tongue across the entire mouthpiece that is in his mouth. That way you can feel if there is the slightest metal "spur" on the mouthpiece that could be aggravating him. IF this doesn't appear to be a problem.