Nail biting is an easy habit to start that might go unnoticed, but it gets harder to stop the longer you do it! Clean hands and clean nails are critical base points for many of the health goals that you want to achieve. Now more than ever, your mental and physical health should be at the top of your priority list. Here are a few ways that nail biting can be harmful to your overall oral health and tips to end the habit for good!
The bacteria under your nails can include chemicals, dirt, hazardous food materials, and so much more. When biting, there is a large amount of stress placed on the mouth and on the nail bed. As a result, worn tooth enamel and damaged gums can occur. Biting your nails can also lead to other issues, such as:
Anxiety and stress are two leading causes of the habit developing in most people. Nail biting can become a long-term coping mechanism for relief and be a thoughtless fidget activity to occupy boredom. Here are a few tips to put a stop to nail biting.
The daily routines and habits of people all over have been drastically affected and forever changed in today’s current events. Starting with small changes is the key to successfully putting your oral health at the center of a healthy lifestyle. For more information on oral health, visit the other resources available on the Cardinal Orthodontics website!
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