If you bite or chew your nails, you likely already know that it\u2019s a nasty habit. And while nail biting is hardly a life-threatening habit, it\u2019s not entirely harmless either. Biting and chewing off your fingernails can damage your teeth, jaw, gums and overall oral health. Keep reading to learn 5 harmful effects nail biting has.<\/p>\n
Nail biting is associated with the following oral issues:<\/p>\n
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Breaking a nail-biting habit can be incredibly difficult, especially because many people bite their nails as a soothing mechanism during stressful or anxiety-inducing situations. If nail biting brings you comfort, or if it\u2019s a long-standing habit, quitting will take time and effort. But if you\u2019re ready to kick the habit once and for all, we have some tips<\/a> to help you get started.<\/p>\n Getting regular dental check-ups<\/a> is important if you have a nail-biting habit. Your dentist will examine your mouth and teeth to look for damage, infections, inflammation, or any other issues. We\u2019re currently accepting new patients at Boyett Family Dentistry. Please give us a call at 863-294-9200 or leave us a message online<\/a> to schedule your appointment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you bite or chew your nails, you likely already know that it\u2019s a nasty habit. And while nail biting is hardly a life-threatening habit, it\u2019s not entirely harmless either. Biting and chewing off your fingernails can damage your teeth, jaw, gums and overall oral health. Keep reading to learn 5 harmful effects nail biting […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":3525,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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