Studies suggest that 60 percent of kids and 45 percent of teenagers bite their nails. The most alarming consequence to this bad habit is that they can actually fracture the enamel on their teeth from excessive chewing on hard surfaces like finger nails. Habitual nail biters may notice that their teeth appearance become squared off or worn down. Many of these nail biters experience tiny chips across their front teeth. If they bite their nails regularly, they may also notice increased tooth sensitivity or even pain as the tooth enamel wears away. In extreme cases, the habit can even cause temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome, a term that embodies a list of conditions that include pain in the muscles and ligaments we use to chew, or pain in the joint. Biting on your nails places excess stress on the joint.
Nail biting may be a hard habit to break, but with dedication and commitment reversing the affects or stopping them can be accomplished. Try some of these tips to help your child break this bad habit.
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