Is your kid a mouth breather" It might be time for an intervention
We?ve all reminded our kids to chew with their mouths closed, but they should be breathing with their mouths closed, too. It?s something that over half of kids struggle with, according to Dr. Mandeep Johal, a Guelph, Ont-based dentist and holistic wellness advocate who specializes in paediatric care. And while it may seem like a harmless quirk, mouth breathing can actually be a sign of an underlying health condition that requires intervention. Here?s what you need to know about mouth breathing, including signs to watch for, what it may reveal about your child?s health and when to talk to your doctor.
What is mouth breathing"
Just like it sounds, mouth breathing is the habit of taking in air through the mouth rather than the nose (the optimal method). Is mouth breathing bad for children"
If it?s happening occasionally and with obvious reason?a nasty cold with sinus congestion, for example?mouth breathing isn?t a problem. However, if you notice that your child is breathing through their mouth on a regular basis, that?s a yellow flag. ?We?re not meant to breathe through the mouth,? says Johal. ?If a child is habitually mouth breathing, we should get to the cause.?Â
What are the negative effects of mouth breathing in children"
Mouth breathing in children has been linked to a number of medical conditions including sleep apnea, dental decay and malocclusion, a.k.a. misaligned teeth (one of the main causes for braces). Respiratory issues like mouth breathing also ...
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