Atypical swallowing This occurs due to improper tongue placement when swallowing food. As a result, the teeth shift forward because the tongue presses against the upper or lower incisors. Therefore, orthodontic treatment, often in collaboration with a dentist, is frequently necessary. speech therapist. He orthodontist will recommend a treatment myofunctional to correct the inappropriate habit.
Atypical swallowing often results in weak lips, cheeks, and tongue, and the habit of keeping the mouth closed. open mouth, Furthermore, it is associated with a mouth breathing. Often, this problem during chewing makes it difficult for children to eat certain foods, and they are considered picky eaters.
The combined treatment of an orthodontist and a speech therapist offers significant benefits for the patient, shortens treatment time, and achieves optimal results. If your child suffers from this problem, at Midsa we offer myofunctional orthodontic treatments in collaboration with speech therapists. We would be happy to assist you.
