so our teeth are all… This affects breathing because it constricts the nasal passages as well, it makes our teeth growing crooked. And so this happens to kids, and that’s why they go to the orthodontist, they get palate expanders, braces, straighten that ...
chewy, crunchy, crispy liquid, solid. I’m sure your child has a multitude of categories. Figure out what textures your child is comfortable with and serve those foods first. Gradually try introducing new textures. Just one bite at a time is sufficient. Go at your child’s pace. You ...
a palatal expander is used when an upper arch is not sufficiently wide; the appliance expands that arch. Palatal expanders are not recommended for adults unless it is combined with a maxillofacial surgery procedure. Palatal expanders are relatively economical and are generally covered by dental insu...
Your tongue may touch your soft palate, or the roof of your mouth, when you try to say “s” or “z” sounds. This is called a palatal lisp. This type of lisp should be treated with speech therapy.[5] Both lateral and palatal lisps are considered more severe than interdental and ...