Friday, March 18, 2016

Nail Biting Is Bad For Your Teeth

If you are a nail biter, our doctors at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center recommend breaking the habit. If you don’t, your dental health might suffer much more than your manicure. Believe it or not, the Academy of General Dentistry estimates that frequent nail biters may rack up $4,000 in additional dental bills over the course of their lifetime. This is because teeth risk cracking, chipping, or becoming worn down from the stress caused by biting.


People who bite their fingernails when stressed pose a higher risk of bruxism. Bruxism, more commonly known as teeth grinding, is the unintentional grinding or clenching of teeth that may cause facial pain. These so-called “Bruxers,” may bite down too hard unconsciously and at inappropriate times, such as when they are sleeping. Other dental health risks for nail biters include sore and damaged gum tissue caused by jagged, sharp fingernail edges.


If are concerned that nail biting has damaged your teeth, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at the practice, visitwww.nicholascosmeticdentalcenter.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center in Philadelphia, PA, call 215-279-1193.

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