Tongue exercises for open bite in children
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a therapy that teaches children with open bite how to position their tongue and swallow correctly, which may help close the gap between their teeth. It is designed for children aged 6 to 10 who have an open bite and an infantile swallowing pattern.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 10 years old and generally healthy.
- Your child has an open bite, meaning the front teeth don't touch when biting down.
- Your child has a mix of baby and adult teeth (mixed dentition).
- Your child has an infantile swallowing pattern (how they swallow is similar to a baby's).
- Your child must not have sucked their thumb or finger in the past 6 months.
- No previous myofunctional therapy and no airway or facial development conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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