The lecture discussed a number of these habits that may affect the dental occlusions and the patient’s appearance, including finger sucking, which causes the teeth in the upper jaw to be pushed forward and pressure on the teeth in the lower jaw, thus increasing the distance between the jaws. One of the disadvantages of this condition is also “open occlusions,” while methods for treating these problems were mentioned. Cases.
The students explained the role of parents in motivating the child to abandon this habit, or using a device to prevent finger sucking, or through a wrap placed on the finger to prevent the child from this habit.
There are some other bad habits, such as breathing through the mouth and not the nose. The causes of this condition may be nasal obstruction or the presence of excess flesh in the nose. The cause of the obstruction must be treated either by an ear, nose and throat specialist or by using a device to prevent breathing from the mouth... as well as biting the lip and nibbling. Nails are caused by teeth, and one of the causes may be a disorder in the patient.
The lecture aims to introduce the importance of treating and controlling these habits when the child reaches five years of age, because their effect is noticeable on the jaws and teeth.
The results showed the clear effect of children's bad oral habits on their teeth, in addition to causing an imbalance in the relationship between the upper and lower jaws.
While the lecture recommended the importance of educating the community that the most appropriate treatment for bad oral habits generally depends on cooperation with the doctor to obtain the best results, whether through awareness or through orthodontic devices.
