Orthodontist Explains the Correlation Between Bad Oral Habits in Children and Misaligned Teeth

A beautiful smile is the standard of American beauty. More specifically, straight teeth are seen as something incredibly attractive in a person’s appearance. This belief is so firmly implanted that 38% of Americans would rule out a second date if the potential partner has misaligned teeth.

As parents, it is natural to want our children to succeed both in career and romance. Orthodontics is widely known as the solution for misaligned teeth or malocclusion. However, many people still fail to identify some of the causes behind it. Though there are many factors in play, the most common cause of misaligned teeth is having bad oral habits. If left uncorrected, these habits can cause a relapse in the dentition even after treatment.

Mouth Breathing

Most commonly to occur during sleep, mouth breathing almost always is an involuntary action. Though it may initially happen only during sleep, the habit can develop and become prominent during the waking hours, as well. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2vlbdjv