Mouth breathing and its effect on tongue?

By  Dr. Umesh Jonnala

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Published On: 29 Nov, 2021 10:19 AM | Updated On: 23 Oct, 2024 5:02 PM

Mouth breathing and its effect on tongue?

Breathing through the mouth mostly leads to poor tongue posture. The anterior tongue posture can move teeth into abnormal positions and lead to facial growth problems. Tongue thrust can affect speech and chewing in children

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Dr. Umesh Jonnala

Dr. Umesh Jonnala is a Pediatrician in KHAMMAM in Telangna.

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