The OPTISMILE Podcast 57 - Parafunctional Habits - Nail Biting — Small Habit, Big Damage
Episode Summary:
02:07 – Why is nail biting such a big problem for your teeth?
Dr Clifford Yudelman – OptiSmile:
Nail biting seems harmless, but it wears down and cracks your front teeth, which aren’t designed to act like nail clippers. Over time, it creates tiny fractures—much like hitting a porcelain cup with a spoon every day. The repetitive trauma builds up into costly damage, especially when biting cuticles, which worsens wear patterns and inflammation.
03:39 – What kind of damage can it cause over time?
Dr Clifford Yudelman – OptiSmile:
Teeth develop micro cracks and chips, particularly…
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