Whats wrong with biting our fingernails ?

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gg_kelley	If you arent careful you could get ingrown nails. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gottabme	I have a son that does this and I never get after him for doing this, for one, it will only make it worse. It is a nervous "habit" that is formed at a young age. Hopefully he will grow out of it as I did (although I wanted pretty nails and most guys I know don't care). The problem with bitting nails is that you get them so short that the skin rips away from the skin causing an opening....submitting yourself to bacteria which can be harmful for you (not to mention the pain factor). Otherwise, bite away...there are worse habits for sure! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dr.Jess	You could get full and not eat dinner! I believe it's just a way to distract your self from others, helping you block out what ever they have to say to you. Could be considered disrespectful in some cultures. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

go UCLA bruins!	Because how you toch things all day, germs accumulate underneath your nail. Sometimes you can actually see dirt under your nails. So it's mainly for health reasons. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

madbul007	it hurts them. Why do you insist on hurting you fingernails? Try the toenails next time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hitechwizkid	It depends on where your fingers were prior to the biting. :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brascappe	Appendicitis Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sushieater2823990147830787389701	I do it, I think it's psychological, I find myself doing it involuntarily and especially when I'm nervous. It is also just gross, I have to force myself to stop. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kimberela	It might leave you more prone to fungal infections of the nails, but it definitely makes you look very insecure when you walk around gnawing on your fingernails. And they look horrible too. There's the old wives tale that if you swallow them they can cause appendicitis or some crap, and you might catch some parasite from underneath the old claws. All in all, it's just a nasty habit. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MR R SOLE	probably because the millions of dirt and germs that gets dislodged underneath the nail. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

christy	Because you use your hands more than any other part of your body, therefore germs and germs are picked up and collected up under the nails. Thats why it is important to always keep your hands washed as much as humanly possible. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Peace2All	I'm thinking because it is not sanitary. Nails contain a lot of germs. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

marisanj	Your fingernails have a couple of big jobs to do. They protect your fingertips and make it easier for you to pick up tiny things, like loose threads. They also come in handy when you have an itch that needs scratching. But when you bite your nails, your nails aren't there to do those things. And by biting them, you are breaking the skin and maybe bringing germs into these openings in your skin. In fact, some people bite their nails and cuticles down so far, they bleed! When germs invade, you can get an infection. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kristenandjohnny	It sounds gross, looks gross, and it's not hygienic. Think of all the things you touch during the day. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

¤§wεε†¤β£οnδ¤ρξRK¥¤	don't wash properly- and fingernails -bacteria breeding ground. think about it not washing your hands after a trip to the potty then stickin the hands in the mouth... blah! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

iversonallyn	its hurts when y eat greasy food like chicken i know , its happened be4 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

deano_vt	It spreads germs. Many children devolp warts on their fingers because they bite their fingernails. Also, all of the dirt and bacteria that gets trapped under your nails is going in your mouth. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hihowrya	Because it makes them look terrible, silly. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bruins682001	There isn't anything wrong with it, but it is not good for your teeth. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shane 2	pretty disgusting, theirs all these dirt and bacteria underneath ur fingernails.... and i also heard it increases the chances of getting braces (although i knew a friend that didnt get it even though he bit his fingernails) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	Its bad manners and not very hygienic. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ray K	Fingernails do not digest in you GI system and often lodge in the appendix, causing appendicitis. Not a great idea. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Vonnie	Its annoying and it makes your fingers look ugly! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

georgiany511	You have germs on your fingers, you can get an infection, and it looks gross. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Strawberry	Did you know that our skin is our largest organ? Or that our hair and nails are actually modified types of skin?severe nail biting can signal excessive anxiety.just by looking at their teeth. The lower four front teeth are usually uniformly worn along the edges but only the upper two front teeth show wear. The damage caused by this habit is twofold. Excessive bending of the tooth (yes teeth bend) causes microcracks in the enamel. These microcracks absorb stain, causing discolored teeth and over time the teeth wear and begin to chip. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

furnace4bro	Pretty simple actually. My sister used to bite her nails, until she had to see the Dr. cuz she had worms coming out of her butt! The Dr. said it was due to her swallowing the eggs that were in the dirt under her nails. She had really bad tummy cramps for a week before hand cuz they were all hatching in there and stuff. After she pooped them out she felt MUCH better. If you like worms though, then go ahead. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

isabow27	it tears them, causing them to split and look very unattractive. Too bad women don't wear gloves anymore to protect them. I thought that was a cool look. Also, biting your nails can cause you to bite or tear into the quick, causing pain and infection. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

khanzadha	there is always dirt in nails. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Vampyrester	well, for one there is sometimes dirt under your nails and when you bite them, you can get bacteria which can lead to a whole range of illnesses. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

boogiewunker	the first is for reasons of hygene. You may have touched something, dirt or who knows what, and these bacteria and other baddies are under the nail and will be eaten if you bite the nail. Secondly, it's a nervous habit, and people want their children to not appear nervous, even though new situations and people often make kids nervous. Thirdly, in order not to spread germs around. Fingers in mouth and then on doorknob or what have you will spread the germs that you have to everyone. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No