The effect of nail biting on teeth health

The effect of nail biting on teeth health.. What are the ways to prevent and quit this habit? ================================================================================================ The effects of nail biting on dental health can sometimes be more destructive.... Nail biting can actually not only harm your overall health, but it can seriously harm your **dental health**.... Some people think that nail biting seems like a harmless habit, but it's far from the truth.... It's a habit that is worth giving up your teeth and leaving your health.. saved And. Both children and adults who bite their nails may experience cracking or wear of their front teeth after a while.. In addition, if you use braces, you are more susceptible to tooth damage.... especially if your teeth are already under a lot of pressure from the braces... Ask us for help to refer to **the best dentist in Tehran**... Why do children bite their nails? According to research, nail biting in children starts at the age of 4 and continues until the age of 10 to 18....Nail biting is very common and affects about 30% of children and 50% of teenagers....Most of the time, nail biting starts when children are nervous or anxious....therefore, they reduce nail biting due to mental disorders or even more severe stress....In addition to the oral health risks that are discussed in more detail here Discussed Yes, nail biting can cause infections - both in your body and in your nails... Your nails collect bacteria, fungi, yeast, and other germs under them, and when you put those fingers in your mouth, the germs are transferred into your body and can spread colds, flu, gastrointestinal infections, and more. Prolonged and habitual nail biting (called onychophagia) can also give you an infection called paronychia, in which species of bacteria get into your skin scrapes and your fingers become inflamed.. The wart virus usually spreads to other parts of your body through nail biting. Negative effects of nail biting on teeth In general, nail biting can lead to the following: ### - Pressure on the teeth The constant pressure you put on your jawbone when you bite down can cause your teeth to become misaligned or misshapen and you may end up needing braces or retainers...it even affects the position of your jaw. ### - gum disease and infection People who bite their nails suffer from higher rates of gum disease and infection, including gingivitis....Pediatric dentists have found bits of actual nail under children's gums and who knows how long they've been stuck there....Microbes found under your nails can potentially infect or irritate other gums. ### – break a tooth Constantly picking off bits of nail with your teeth can lead to cracking or breaking of your front teeth... You can also damage your tooth enamel. ### - damage to molars Since nail biting is often a sign of anxiety or nervousness, it makes sense that these people clench their molars together at night while sleeping... excessive grinding may cause your teeth to eventually fall out. ### – break the braces For kids who wear braces, biting on your teeth can damage brackets, wires, or other appliances, and it can also facilitate root decay, which means your body's cells begin to eat away at themselves and destroy your tooth structure. ### – Bad breath With so many germs entering your mouth from your fingernails, it's no surprise that more bacteria grow in your mouth and on your teeth... This is why children who chew their teeth are more prone to halitosis or halitosis. Solutions to treat nail biting With all the negative effects of nail biting on your teeth, it's no wonder that pediatric dentists want you to know some tips that might help you kick the nail biting habit:

– Avoid environments that may cause your child to bite their nails, such as overstimulation. Choose a way to manage stress and anxiety. - Cut your children's nails regularly - When your kids start biting their nails, distract them with something else, like a favorite musical toy, stress ball, or something...or give them gum if they're old enough. - There are products that you can put on children's nails to prevent nail biting. - In some cases, behavioral therapy is also very effective. – Keep nails short so there's not much to chew on. - To make this habit unpleasant, use lacquer with a bitter taste. - Get a manicure to give you more motivation to keep your nails looking good. - Identify your triggers If you know the situations that make you bite your nails, you can plan to deal with them.

Bahman Hossein Pouragadham March 15, 1400 Articles