What Does an Onychophagist Do?
An Onychophagist Bites Their Nails. .. . It Comes from Greek Onux/Onukh–, a Nail or Claw, Plus –Phagia, Devouring or Eating. It Should Not Be Confused with...
An onychophagist bites their nails. ... It comes from Greek onux/onukh–, a nail or claw, plus –phagia, devouring or eating. It should not be confused with onychotillomania, which is a nervous habit of picking at the fingernails to the extent of destroying them.
What habit does an Onychophagist have?
An onychophagist, or more commonly a “nail biter,” is a person who habitually bites his or her fingernails. Nail biting is a common oral habit among children and young adults, and is the most common of the typical nervous habits such as nose picking, hair pulling, tooth grinding or skin picking (Sachan).
Why is nail biting bad?
Regularly biting your nails can cause your teeth to shift out of place, which can require correctional braces or a retainer. Nail biting could also cause your teeth to break or could damage your tooth enamel. The germs could also potentially infect, or cause irritation, to your gums.
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