I know you are an expert in using your teeth to cut your nails Read this and see whether you will do it again 5 HARMFUL EFFECTS OF NAIL BITING: Nail biting may actually be harmful to you beyond the emotional effects. For instance… 1. Disease-Causing Bacteria Your nails are an ideal location for bacteria to thrive, and that includes potentially pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. As you bite your nails, those bacteria easily transfer into your mouth and the rest of your body, where they may lead to infections. Your fingernails may actually be twice as dirty as your fingers. 2. Nail Infections Nail biters are susceptible to paronychia, a skin infection that occurs around your nails. As you chew your nails, bacteria, yeast, and other micro organisms can enter through tiny tears or abrasions, leading to swelling, redness, and pus around your nail. This painful condition may have to be drained surgically. Bacterial infections caused by nail biting are actually one of the most common nail problems. 3. Warts Due to HPV Infections Warts on your fingers caused by human papilloma virus, or HPV, are common among chronic nail biters. (Here I’m referring to the types of HPV that cause warts on your hands, as opposed to those that lead to genital warts and, rarely, cervical cancer.) These warts can easily spread to your mouth and lips as you bite your nails. 4. Dental Problems Nail biting can interfere with proper dental occlusion, or the manner in which your upper and lower teeth come together when you close your mouth. Your teeth may shift out of their proper position, become misshapen, wear down prematurely, and become weakened if you bite your nails over time. 5. Impaired Quality of Life A study published this year found that people who chronically bite their nails report significantly higher quality of life impairment than those who do not. The level of impairment rises with time spent on nail biting. HEALTH IS WEALTH
Posted on: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 07:03:39 +0000
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