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Mouth open while sleeping

2021-08-31 15:29:59
My son is 13 year old .he has been sleeping with open since many years. Is this normal . He is not having any problem so far other than teeth which dentist suggest him to wear brasses. Please suggest
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He maybe having Adenoid enlargement or might be doing it out of habit, even a big tongue or short jaw or might be having sinus.

Answered2021-08-31 15:32:58

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