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Usually, yes.

If the growth zone of the nail (slightly behind the cuticle) is basically OK, the nail will grow back, but it can take almost a full year before it's reached normal size and shape again.

If the biter has managed to damage the growth zone growth zone - tricky, but possible - then the nail might come back deformed.

Thicker, cloudy, wavy or anything like that.

It may eventually return to normal, or it may always be strange.

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