Oral Habits

Lecture Overview

Oral Habits

Oral Habits

Non-compulsive v/s Compulsive Oral Habits

Sucking Mechanism

Malocclusion and Habits

Malocclusion and Age

Damage caused by Habits

Different Oral Habits

Finger Sucking Habit

Clinical Manifestations of Digit Sucking Habit

Pacifier/Binkie Habit

Nail biting Habit

Lip Sucking Habit

Abnormal Swallowing/ Tongue Thrust Habit

Tongue Thrust Habit

Abnormal Muscle Habits

Mouth Breathing

Mouth Breathing Habit

Constricted Arches of Mouth Breathers

Enlarged Tonsils

Prevention

Consideration for Oral Habit Therapy

Treatment Options

Dentist-Patient Discussion

Reminder Therapy

Reward System

Appliance Therapy

Habit Correcting Appliances

Habit Correcting Appliances

Habit Correcting Appliances

Summary