The evaluation and treatment of pediatric oral habits.
Oral habits continue to be a common problem in pediatric dentistry. This article briefly describes the most common oral habits and presents treatment options for resulting problems.
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Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior; D005386:Fingersucking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000628:therapy; D006184:Habits; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care; D013239:Stereotyped Behavior; D014061:Tongue Habits / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000628:therapy