Breaking Bad Childhood Habits with Interceptive Orthodontics

Like a shared love of Frozen and recess, most children have the same oral habits in common. Thumbsucking, mouth breathing, and tongue thrusting are three. Unfortunately, these seemingly harmless habits also have a significant effect on the alignment of a child’s teeth. Thumbsucking, for example, affects the development of the roof of the mouth and can cause the upper front teeth to protrude, in addition to other side effects. If you have tried everything to break your child’s little habit but haven’t had success, interceptive orthodontics from Southlake dentist Dr. Thomas can help.

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