Your personal habits that don’t seem to have anything to do with your dental health are just that: They’re personal … right? Well, what if it’s something you don’t realize is getting in the way of your ability to keep your smile as healthy as it could be? Today, we’re talking about the way your fingernail biting might be causing some problems for you and your mouth that you simply may not have considered before. Let’s sort through the details with our quiz!
Quiz Questions: True or False?
- True or False: If you bite your fingernails, this isn’t going to cause any structural damage to your dental health.
- True or False: While you could damage your teeth, you’re not going to lead to any major strain for your oral health.
- True or False: Remember that you frequently ingest germs through your mouth. If you’ve got them under your nails and on your hands, you’re going to be bringing them into your body.
Quiz Answers
- False. It’s absolutely possible to end up damaging part of your smile. One of the main concerns is structural damage to your teeth, which may come in the form of chips or erosion that takes place over time as the result of fingernail biting.
- False. When you bite your nails, you force your jaw into an unnatural position for an extended period of time. Unfortunately, this may bode poorly for your oral function, leading to or making worse issues like bruxism or TMJ disorder.
- True. In addition to harming your oral health, this habit can also place your overall health at risk!
Protect Your Smile With Habit Help
Need help with some not so wonderful habits? Let us know and we will be happy to help. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
