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How to Stop Nail Biting in Children & Kids

by Tessa Cuellar

Do you have a child who continually bites their nails? Are you wondering if there’s an underlying reason for this? Are you concerned that it’ll result in additional health concerns down the road? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you’re not alone. But here’s the problem: figuring out how to…

How to Stop Nail Biting in Adults

by Tessa Cuellar

Nail biting is a bad habit that forms for a variety of reasons, but once it does it’s difficult to stop. You probably already hate that you bite your nails but you can’t put an end to it. It’s okay. Adult Nail Biting Physical habits like nail biting are, by design, created to satisfy yourself…

Why NIPIT is #1 by Dentists

by Jane Sarrow

Nipit is designed for children to stop oral fixations and unwanted hand-to-face habits. It is optimized to stop thumb sucking and is 100% effective when worn properly, because by design it prevents stops the thumb or fingers from comfortably entering the mouth. Its simple, hygienic design is effective – this simple reason is why it…

Is Biting Your Nails Bad?

by Tessa Cuellar

You’re likely reading this because you’re wondering, “is biting your nails bad?”  It’s a valid question. In truth, nail biting is a common behavior, and almost half of American adults and children have bitten their nails at some point in their lives. In most cases, nail biting is a phase that starts in childhood and…

Dealing with Extreme Nail Biting

by Tessa Cuellar

Millions of Americans bite their nails regularly, and this condition is nothing new.  In fact, the first evidence of extreme nail biting was cited by the Greek philosopher, Cleanthes of Assos, who claimed he was completely compelled to bite his nails all the time. While it’s a common and age-old problem, that doesn’t make it…