The habit of nail biting, also known as onchophagia, is a “nervous habit” triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. According to your Boise dentist, approximately half of all children between the ages of 10-18 have been nail biters at one time or another. Your Boise dentist will also tell you that while about 15% of adults are nail biters, most people stop chewing their nails by the time they turn 30.
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