Common Oral Habits : A Review of the Literature. Part I

Andrea Ocampo Parra

Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia

Natalia Johnson García

Universidad CES

María Clara Lema Álvarez

Universidad CES

There are harmful oral habits that may influence the development of malocclusions; although they are not life-threatening, their consequences constitute a public health problem. This literature review seeks to establish habits more commonly evaluated by dentists, identify their problems and provide practical guidance. A search was made of the literature on oral habits to find rapid treatment with the aim of limiting the damage.

Keywords: pacifiers, habits, tongue habits, malocclusion, nail biting, mouth breathing, finger sucking.

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2014-03-12
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