Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Deleterious Oral Habits and Management in Pediatric Patients: A Review

Fatma Shaghaf (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2020

Abstract

Habit is the constant and unconscious repetition of an act. Children (usually infants) frequently acquire oralhabits that can be temporary, if continued can be permanent & harmful to dental occlusion and supportingstructures. This article aims to throw lights on harmful habits, its cause, side effect and treatment available,as ignorance of these habits can cause facial abnormality; hence Dentists play an important role in theidentification and removal of habits.

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