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<\/p>WHETHER IT\u2019S DONE<\/strong> consciously or subconsciously, nail biting habits affect people of all ages. As you can imagine there are lots of possible reasons why people start biting their nails including anxiety, stress, boredom, compulsiveness, depression, etc. On the surface, nail biting may not seem like a big deal. However, fairly severe consequences can result in both oral and overall health problems.\n <\/p>Nail Biting\u2019s Effects On Your Teeth<\/strong><\/h3>1. Nail biting can crack, chip and wear down teeth.<\/strong> Your front teeth are lot different than your back teeth in terms of functionality. They aren\u2019t designed for gnawing or chewing.\n\n2. Nail biting can shift tooth alignment and damage existing dental work.<\/strong>3. Nail biting risks gum tissue damage.<\/strong> Bitten nail pieces can easily tear into your gum tissue increasing the risk of gum disease and eventual tooth loss.\n\n4. Nail biting can be expensive.<\/strong> The Academy of General Dentistry estimates that nail biters incur an additional $4,000 in future dental repairs.\n
Nail Biting\u2019s Effects On Your Health<\/strong><\/h3>\nThink about the most germ-concentrated areas of your body\u2014your mouth and hands. You can imagine what happens when those two areas are in constant contact. And when there are even tiny, tiny breaks in the skin, germs get a free hall pass to your bloodstream. Yuck.\n\nHere are a few more very compelling reasons to stop from a prominent dermatologist at Derm TV:<\/strong>
Tips For Quitting <\/strong><\/h3>\nMaybe you\u2019ve always wanted to quit, but it hasn\u2019t worked yet. Here are a few tips:\n