Oral Health
Impact of Mouth Breathing on Oral Health in Children
Mouth breathing in children can cause serious oral health problems, affecting teeth, gums, and jaw growth.
Mouth breathing in children can cause serious oral health problems, affecting teeth, gums, and jaw growth.
Newborns may struggle with latching due to tongue-tie, poor positioning, or weak sucking reflex, affecting feeding and weight gain.
Bad breath is caused by poor oral hygiene, bacteria buildup, dry mouth, certain foods, smoking, and underlying health conditions.
Tongue tie in babies is a condition where the tongue’s movement is restricted, affecting feeding, speech, and oral development if untreated early.
Lip tie in babies restricts upper lip movement, causing feeding difficulties and speech issues, often treated with simple corrective procedures.
Permanent teeth typically begin to erupt around age 6 and continue until about age 13, supporting proper adult dental development.
Natal teeth are present at birth, while neonatal teeth erupt within the first month; both require careful monitoring for infant health.
A pediatric dentist specializes in children’s dental care, providing gentle treatment, prevention, and education for healthy smiles from infancy to teens.
A dental hygienist is a trained professional who cleans teeth, educates patients, and helps prevent oral diseases and gum problems.
Simple oral hygiene steps for healthy teeth, fresh breath, and strong gums every day.
Pediatric dentistry focuses on caring for children’s teeth, promoting healthy habits, preventing decay, and providing gentle, expert dental treatment.
Full mouth dental implants offer a permanent solution for missing teeth, restoring full function, aesthetics, and confident smiles effectively.