{"id":2582,"date":"2017-05-19T15:00:18","date_gmt":"2017-05-19T19:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gwinnettsmiles.com\/?p=2582"},"modified":"2018-12-31T16:35:32","modified_gmt":"2018-12-31T16:35:32","slug":"nail-biter-heres-another-reason-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/19\/nail-biter-heres-another-reason-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"Nail Biter? Here\u2019s Another Reason You Should Stop"},"content":{"rendered":"Nail biting is a common habit that affects a number of Americans including an estimated 60% of kids, 45% of teenagers, and 30% of adults. While the likelihood of being a nail biter decreases as we get older, the truth is it is a habit that can be difficult to break and can follow you into adulthood, and not without risk. If you do still bite your nails, you may already know the whole-body concerns associated with the habit. But at <\/span>our dental office in <\/span>Lawrenceville<\/span>, we also know nail biting can contribute to several oral health issues.<\/span>\n\n

Nail Biting & Oral Health<\/h3>\nAccording to the Academy of General Dentistry<\/a> (AGD), people who bite their nails are at an increased risk for several oral health issues including chipped<\/a>, cracked, or worn down teeth, damage to the gum tissue, and bruxism. Bruxism<\/a> is the technical term used to explain tooth grinding and it can bring on a whole set of unique issues including facial pain, recessed gums and sensitivity<\/a>, headaches, and tooth loss. Bruxism, as well as the other common ailments associated with nail biting, are serious and would require treatment from your <\/span>dentist in <\/span>Lawrenceville <\/span>quickly to help protect your mouth from further damage.  <\/span>\n

Ways to Help You Quit Biting Your Nails<\/h3>\nNail biting is a habit, and habits are hard to break. What can be helpful to helping you succeed at stopping is to identify why and when you find yourself with your fingers to your mouth. Do you notice it\u2019s during periods of stress? When you\u2019re bored? Do you not even realize you\u2019re doing it? Work to identify the times you tend to bite, then try the tips below to help you quit. <\/span>\n