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HABITS
Many
malocclusions are caused by an imbalance in the pressure of
the muscle systems that are guiding the teeth into position or
holding them into positions where they belong. Bad habits may cause
this imbalance and therefore it is necessary to recognize these bad
habits.
Tips to recognize the bad
habits
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Lip
Biting - Chapped lips, lower lip larger.
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Tongue
thrusting - muscles over chin wrinkle when child swallows.
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Finger
nail biting - No need to cut nails.
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Cheek
Biting - Swollen flap of tissue on inside of cheek
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Tooth
grinding - Grinding sound at night when child is a sleep.
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Finger
biting - Callus on finger.
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Thumb
Sucking - A clean thumb after age of two
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Mouth
Breathing.
If your
child has any of the above habits contact your dentist as he may be
able to help your child ward off these habits
