A doctor had to remove a fingernail that became lodged in between the gum tissue and front tooth of a 10-year-old boy, highlighting the need for clinicians to monitor and discourage nail biting, ...

Nail biting is a common habit among children as well as adults. One can resort to nail biting unconsciously when lost in thought, nervous or bored. However, this seemingly common or harmless habit can ...

Nail-biting, known medically as onychophagia, has long been considered a common habit, especially among children and teenagers. Yet doctors caution that the behaviour can be far more damaging than it ...

While it’s often written off as just being a bad habit, nail biting is a little more complex than it seems on the surface. According to Holland & Barrett: “Sometimes nail biting may be a sign of ...

A cosmetic dentist on Tiktok has revealed how a common regular habit can lead to tooth damage and hygiene issues. Dr. Stewart (@drstewartbeggs) is an award-winning cosmetic dentist who works at the ...