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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 126, No 7, 1019-1021.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 126, Issue 7, 1019-1021
Copyright © 1995 by American Dental Association

CLINICAL PRACTICE

A case report. Gingival swelling due to a fingernail-biting habit



CJ Creath, S Steinmetz, and R Roebuck

There are many causes of gingival swelling in children and adolescents. This case report of a 9-year-old boy identifies nail-biting habits as one of these causes. Nail biting can also cause other localized oral problems.




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