Mouth open while sleeping

2019-01-30 16:31:57
My son is gonna b 7yrs old his mouth is open when he sleep... dont knw wat to do please help he was a thumb suckers... what should i do now...
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Consult a dentist near u they can fabricate a appliance to resist mouth breathing

Answered2019-02-01 09:06:54

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Hi..we can fabricate a appliance to aid in nasal breathing instead of mouth breathing. Visit us for consultation Regards

Answered2019-01-31 11:14:34

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The cause for this open mouth could be the pre-existing habit that he had. It is very important to normalise the habit for a healthy well being. See a nearby dentist A proper checkup can help in planning better. Aid of habit breaking appliance can be taken Actual treatment lies in identifying the cause...which could be some underlying disease... Nasal blockage etc.

Answered2019-01-30 19:16:43

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Thumb sucking habit usually vanishes at around 4/5yrs once the kid gains confidence about his surroundings or himself/herself. If not you might have break the habit with few tricks Distract the child when he/she indulges in thumb sucking Try to have a reward game as in whenever he is thumb sucking. Try a reward to stop. Use thumb wraps. Sleeping with mouth may have an underlying medical condition. Check with an ENT for any nasal blocks or sinus that is interfering with his normal breathing
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Visit an ENT. A dentist for habit breaking applaince

Answered2019-01-30 18:26:36

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hloo mam this is a habit and you go near by dentist for the fabrication of the appliance that will prevent mouth breathing habit regards

Answered2019-02-01 05:49:03

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Please check for nose block or adenoids with his paediatrician. Treatment depends on the the cause for mouth breathing

Answered2019-01-31 09:02:54

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