Mouth breathing can be caused by an obstruction or an inappropriate habit. In both situations they generate an imbalance between the bone and muscular structures of the skull.
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Early evaluation and treatment are important to avoid the serious consequences of mouth breathing, and dentists are the first professionals to be able to recognize a patient with mouth breathing.
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We share an interesting guide to recognize the clinical manifestations of a child who breathes through the mouth.
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Pacheco MCT, Casagrande CF, Teixeira LP, Finck NS, Araújo MTM. Guidelines proposal for clinical recognition of mouth breathing children. Dental Press J Orthod. 2015 July-Aug;20(4):39-44. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2176-9451.20.4.039-044.oar
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