Elio Dental Clinic

22/01/2026

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14/09/2025

Tooth Discolouration on tooth 23 due to necrotic pulp
Treatment Done: 1. Root Canal Treatment
2. Tooth Bleaching

15/05/2025

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Persistent thumb sucking beyond the age of 4–5 years can lead to dental malocclusions, notably anterior open bite (AOB).

➡️ Dental and Skeletal Changes: Prolonged thumb sucking can cause the upper incisors to tip forward (proclination) and the lower incisors to tip backward (retroclination), resulting in an increased overjet and the development of an anterior open bite. Additionally, the habit can lead to a narrowing of the upper dental arch, contributing to posterior crossbite and Class II malocclusion.

➡️ Functional Implications: Children with anterior open bite may experience difficulties in speech articulation, swallowing patterns, and may develop tongue thrust habits, further exacerbating the malocclusion.

➡️ Prevalence and Self-Correction: Studies indicate that if thumb sucking ceases before the eruption of permanent teeth, the anterior open bite often self-corrects. However, if the habit persists into the mixed dentition phase, professional intervention may be necessary.

🛠️ Treatment Approaches

➡️ Behavioral Interventions: Positive reinforcement techniques, such as reward systems and counseling, can be effective in helping children discontinue thumb sucking.

➡️ Orthodontic Appliances: In cases where behavioral methods are insufficient, appliances like palatal cribs or habit reminder devices can be employed to discourage thumb sucking and facilitate the correction of anterior open bite.

➡️ Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: This therapy focuses on retraining oral and facial muscles to establish proper tongue posture and swallowing patterns, which can aid in correcting open bite and preventing relapse.

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08/02/2025

It's important

02/02/2025

This explains what happens...

31/01/2025

Another client went home happily.

05/12/2024

Another Betel Quid Case.
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04/12/2024

Betel Quid Staining

27/09/2024

9yo Female

RCT and Composite Build up done on 2 anteriors
Composite Veneers on laterals.

03/07/2024

Orthodontic Treatment

24/06/2024

Another happy client.

Case: Composite Restoration of 2 anteriors

A gentle reminder: Don't be afraid and just go visit your dentist before it's too late😊

23/05/2024

Direct Composite Veneers on Peg Laterals
Male px