Break the Nail-Biting Habit: Scottsdale Dental Arts Connects Nail-Biting to Dental Crowns & Oral Health

While nail-biting is often dismissed as a harmless nervous habit, Dr. Jason McCargar of Scottsdale Dental Arts warns that it can lead to serious and lasting dental damage. Over time, chronic nail-biting can chip enamel, wear down teeth, and even result in fractures that require dental crown treatment to restore strength and function.​
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"Your teeth are not tools-they're living structures designed to chew food, not hard keratin from fingernails," says Dr. McCargar. "We often see small chips, cracks, or worn biting edges in patients who bite their nails without realizing the long-term consequences."​
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Hidden Risks of Nail-Biting​
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The pressure and friction from habitual nail-biting can:​
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1) Wear down enamel, the tooth's protective outer layer​
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2) Increase risk of infection, as bacteria from fingers enter the mouth​
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3) Cause jaw discomfort and misalignment over time​
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4) Lead to restorative needs, including bonding, veneers, or crowns​
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Beyond cosmetic concerns, repeated damage can expose dentin and nerves, causing sensitivity and setting the stage for more extensive dental treatment later.​
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Breaking the Habit​
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Dr. McCargar advises that awareness and substitution are key to breaking the nail-biting cycle.
"Identifying triggers-like stress or boredom-and replacing the habit with something healthier can protect your smile," he explains. "Regular dental checkups can also help catch minor wear before it becomes a major repair."​
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Scottsdale Dental Arts encourages patients to include habit awareness as part of their preventive dental care routine, emphasizing that early intervention can help avoid restorative procedures altogether.​
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Read the Full Article​
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For a deeper look into how nail-biting affects oral health, read the full Medium article:​
https://medium.com/@scottsdaledentalarts1/scottsdale-dental-arts-explains-how-nail-biting-can-lead-to-dental-crown-treatment-87bcb7c9519f
To get more information about Dr. Jason McCargar : https://health.usnews.com/dentists/jason-mccargar-1645343#location

Scottsdale Dental Arts​
9751 N 90th Pl​
Scottsdale AZ 85258​
480-860-8282​
https://scottsdaledentalarts.com/

About Scottsdale Dental Arts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ, Scottsdale Dental Arts offers a full range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry services led by Dr. Jason McCargar. The practice is known for its compassionate, patient-centered approach and commitment to modern, minimally invasive dental care. From dental crowns to implants and smile makeovers, the team helps patients maintain lifelong oral health with comfort and confidence.

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