ORAL HABITS IN CHILDREN
Oral habits in children!!! As kids grow they tend to develop a lot of good and bad oral habits… Then slowly through trials and errors and under parental guidance, they are able to differentiate between good and bad oral habits. Few of the most commonly adapted habits by the kids are… · Teeth clenching habit - Many children have a tendency of grinding their teeth while sleeping at night. This can lead to teeth fracture or wear and even jaw related problems. Better to visit a dentist as soon as possible. · Finger/thumb sucking habits - Many toddlers continue to suck on their fingers or thumb as they grow older. This habit can lead to deformation of the upper and lower arches of the mouth and even lead to development of “buck teeth”. Breaking this habit is really important. · Chewing sugary, sticky candies - Few parents gives their kids sugary treats to chew on, without realizing how damaging the sugar can be...