How should I cut my toenails?

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  1. Dr. Mehmet Oz
     
    Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:
    A doctor usually gives the following advice for cutting toenails:
    • Cut your toenails short and straight across. 
    • File down any thick areas of the nail. 
    • Never use the same clipper or file on healthy nails and infected nails, as you may spread a fungal infection this way.
    • If you get a pedicure at a nail salon, bring your own tools from home. 

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