Department of Orthodontics, Narayana Dental College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
*Corresponding Author: Imran Khan. B, Post Graduate Student, Department of Orthodontics, Narayana Dental College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India. Ph no. 9052272395, e-mail: imrankhan23nov@gmail.com
Online published on 5 November, 2016.
Oral habit is a part of normal development in children and is a prime concern for parents. It is a learned pattern of muscle contraction with complex nature, which is a repetitive act, commonly seen from infancy and should diminish automatically as age advances. These habits can result in damage to dentoalveolar structure. Therefore, dentists play a crucial role in giving necessary information to parents.
Bruxism, Lip chewing, Nail biting, Oral habit, Thumb sucking
