A 26-year-old female asked:
i have horizontal dents in some of my fingernails. i heard this can indicate certain health problems. can this happen without any underlying cause?
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Dr. Robert Jackson answered
43 years experience Dermatology
Usually not: This usually is from a stressful event in life that interrupts nail growth.
Answered on Feb 5, 2018
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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
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Absolutely: That rotten tooth will at some point abscess, which can cause the infection to drain under your tongue and potentially close off your airway. Insuranc ... Read More
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