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I've Just Had My Teeth Extracted For Dentures. I Am
Question: I've just had my teeth extracted for dentures. I am a lifelong nailbiter. My finger joints and nails are starting to feel strange. Will I be able to bite them with my dentures? What relief or treatment should I seek?
Brief Answer:
This is most likely due to anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
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You just got your teeth extracted and in some days you will get used to dentures.
In the transition period, the habit of nail biting will go by its own. Try to distract yourself and stop thinking about this.
The strange feeling in joints of fingers and nails seems to be due to anxiety because you are not able to bite nails now. This will go by its own in some days.
Nail biting in most individuals is linked to unconscious anxiety. Please remain relaxed about this.
Thanks and Take care
Please let me know if you have more doubts.
This is most likely due to anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for using 'Ask A Doctor' service
You just got your teeth extracted and in some days you will get used to dentures.
In the transition period, the habit of nail biting will go by its own. Try to distract yourself and stop thinking about this.
The strange feeling in joints of fingers and nails seems to be due to anxiety because you are not able to bite nails now. This will go by its own in some days.
Nail biting in most individuals is linked to unconscious anxiety. Please remain relaxed about this.
Thanks and Take care
Please let me know if you have more doubts.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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