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A member asked:
I create grooves in my fingernails with my teeth. what is this called, and is this a common disorder?
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Biting grooves into: fingernails is not common but it can happen. Sounds like a nervous habit or POSSIBLE Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Please see a mental health professional for support and coping strategies. Peace and good health.
Answered 5/24/2017
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