How Mouth Breathing Affects Children's Oral Health
What Is Mouth Breathing?
Mouth breathing happens when a child breathes through their mouth instead of their nose, often due to nasal blockage.
Common Causes
Allergies, enlarged adenoids, or
nasal congestion
are common reasons why children breathe through their mouths instead of noses.
Dry Mouth and Decay
Mouth breathing causes dry mouth, reducing saliva flow, which protects teeth from cavities and bacterial growth.
Misaligned Teeth
Chronic mouth breathing can lead to improper jaw development and misaligned teeth in growing children.
Gum and Oral Health Issues
Continuous mouth breathing dries the mouth, increasing risk of cavities, gum inflammation, and oral infections due to less saliva.
Persistent mouth breathing may result in narrow jaws, long faces, and other changes to your child’s facial structure.
Facial Development Issues
Speech and Sleep Problems
It can also affect speech clarity and cause sleep disturbances like snoring, fatigue, and poor concentration during the day.
If your child shows signs of mouth breathing, consult a pediatric dentist or ENT for early intervention and care.
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