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Daughter Licking Lip Constantly - What to Do?

I have a darling of a 4 1/2 year old who sticks her tongue out a lot. Mostly when she's thinking, happy, running, doing a physical activity ... not constantly, but almost. She's making quite a red rash on her bottom lip, too. I seem to remember doing this myself as a child, so I know it's not uncommon. My question is, do I correct her every time? Do I let it go and shrug it off as a nervous habit that will take care of itself? My husband thinks I should tell her preschool teachers to try and correct her as well. The problem I have...