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Will biting fingernails push teeth out of shape?

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Will biting fingernails push teeth out of shape?

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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.