K. Kohli, DDS
Tongue
Thrust Habit
zDelayed transition between the infantile and adult
swallowing pattern.
zTransition usually begins to happen around the age of 2
years.
zBy the age of 6 years, 50% have completed the
transition.
z10-15% estimated never to fully complete the
transition.
zCommonly associated with mouth breathing and anterior
open bite.
zFunctional adaptation of malocclusion and not the
etiology.
zCan cause speech problems - lisping.
zMost cases (80%) will self correct by 12 years of
age.
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