Guilty. Okay so I am a notorious nail biter. It is by far my worst habit, but I've never been able to shake it! Well, needless to say I'm not alone. Did you know that 3 percent of the population have body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). This means that they constantly engage in self-grooming like nail biting, hair plucking, and skin picking. Guilty, guilty GUILTY. Anyway, I've never really given to much thought into the reason I bite my nails (and pick at them incessantly). I've always just thought it's a habit, nothing more. But recently I discovered that there might actually ..read more

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) - By age 17, 78% of children have experienced tooth decay. Forming healthy dental habits early can help children form a healthy relationship with the dentist and have healthy teeth.  Healthy Habits · First dental visit within 6 months of the first tooth or by age 1 year. · Preventing cavity germ transmission. · Brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste/flossing. · Eating nutritious and balanced meals and limiting snacking. · Discontinuing thumb sucking/pacifier use by age 4. · Sealants beginning at age 6 years ..read more