Will biting fingernails push teeth out of shape?!
Question:
Will biting fingernails push teeth out of shape?
I have recently had my braces removed from my teeth. Does anyone know if biting fingernails will push my teeth out of shape?
Answers:
Biting your fingernails is what dentists refer to as a parafunctional habit. It will not move your teeth, but it can wear your teeth in an abnormal way. Just like chewing on a pen cap or guys who put nails in their mouths can develop little wear facets on the biting edges of their front teeth.