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Primarily for Children

Breaks tongue thrusting

Breaks thumb sucking

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Habit Breaker Appliance

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Overview

It is absolutely painless to put on and use a habit-breaking device for children. However, until your youngster gets used to sharing space with the gadget, their tongue will rub up against it. Speech problems and some tongue discomfort may result from this. Rest certain that neither will persist for long. When toddlers first receive a habit-breaking appliance, they may be a little grumpy for a few days and may have problems falling asleep since youngsters frequently use thumb sucking, in particular, to comfort themselves. Your youngster will learn new coping skills and comforting techniques as this phase passes.

What are the types of Habit Breaker Appliance?

There are several distinct varieties of habit-breaking devices, including fixed and detachable ones. At Innovative Pediatric Dentistry, we frequently utilise a fixed habit-breaking device to stop thumb or tongue sucking since it is the most successful and doesn't need a kid to wear it according to instructions. We keep it there for roughly a year to ensure that the habit is completely broken. A device constructed of fine metal wire can help people who have bad habits like thumb sucking or tongue pushing stop. In order to be hidden when your child grins, it is glued to the back molars and extends behind the teeth. Additionally, it doesn't hinder eating. The majority of varieties have a tongue crib that prevents the tongue or finger from making contact with the palate and rear of the front teeth, which reduces the enjoyment. The fact that they feel the item in their mouth also acts as a reminder because most youngsters engage in the practises unintentionally when they're sleepy or agitated. oral habits like as A tongue push, also known as a converse swallow, occurs when a baby or young child puts their tongue through their front teeth when swallowing, talking, or when the tongue is relatively motionless. It is typical in breastfeeding or bottle-feeding infants, although it typically goes away on its own when the child learns to swallow. Nevertheless, in some children, it persists and develops into a predisposition. Due to the tongue's weight pressing against the teeth, it may cause an open bite or receding front teeth. The ideal age to overcome oral tendencies is a topic of conversation.


About Treatment

About Treatment

It is absolutely painless to put on and use a habit-breaking device for children. However, until your youngster gets used to sharing space with the gadget, their tongue will rub up against it. Speech problems and some tongue discomfort may result from this. Rest certain that neither will persist for long. When toddlers first receive a habit-breaking appliance, they may be a little grumpy for a few days and may have problems falling asleep since youngsters frequently use thumb sucking, in particular, to comfort themselves. Your youngster will learn new coping skills and comforting techniques as this phase passes.


Before After

These devices are put into the mouth and fastened to the back molars. They are composed of stainless steel. They are often left in place for around six months to make sure the habit is truly broken.


Frequently Asked Questions about Habit Breaker Appliance


Important things to note

Ages below 12 years

Ages below 12 years

Multiple visits may be required

Multiple visits may be required

Not covered by any insurance in India

Not covered by any insurance in India

Lab tests or imaging may be required

Lab tests or imaging may be required

No special precautions before the treatment

No special precautions before the treatment

Special precautions after the treatment

Special precautions after the treatment

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