Nail biting is more than just a bad habit. It can cause diseases. Most of the serious diseases associated with nail biting is a result of infections. It is not just the fingers that can become infected. Nail biting may lead to infections anywhere on the surface of the body and even internally. Most nail biters do not realize just how unhygienic the practice can be but more so how dangerous it may be. Some of these infections that arises with nail biting can be very serious and even lead to severe diseases that may be fatal without the proper treatment. Contamination of the Nails Biting your nails has a host of effects beyond the visible aspects. Biting causes a jagged surface on the tip of the nails. It may not be clearly visible but the roughness can often be felt. The teeth may also injure the nail bed and the skin on the sides of the nails. It may lead to breaks in the skin that is not always evident. In the process of nail biting, bacteria from the mouth is transferred to the nail surface and skin on the fingertips. Saliva being sticky in nature can also trap … Continue reading How Nail Biting Causes Infections