10/06/2022
Most people are not aware that mouth breathing is atype of unhealthy breathing disorder which can be linked to a variety of health problems. Children with breathing disorders tend to have underdeveloped jaws, which create orthodontic problems, and the medical profession now recognise that breathing disorders in children are a major contributor to conditions such as learning difficulties,sleep disorders and even ADHD.Breathing disorders and their associated health effects become worse over time and, therefore, they shouldbe treated as soon as they are detected by establishing continuous nasal breathing.
Mouth breathing vs nasal breathing
Mouth breathing causes the tongue, lips, cheeks and airway muscles to function incorrectly. These are known as myofunctional disorders and create forces that restrict jaw growth, crowding the teeth. Mouth breathing also allows bacteria, viruses, allergens and other particles to be inhaled unfiltered, affecting different parts of the airway, such as the tonsils, adenoids and the lungs. Nasal breathing is essential for correct myofunctional habits and proper dental development, as well as good air filtration and overall health.
