Correcting at the source to grow well

Functional and ENT disorders

Mouth breathing, thumb or pacifier sucking, or incorrect tongue positioning have a direct impact on your child's mouth

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What are the symptoms?

Pay attention to these often-ignored behaviors:

Mouth breathing (open mouth)
Using a pacifier after age 4
Thumb sucking
Snoring or restless sleep
Tongue visible between the teeth
Dark circles under my eyes upon waking
Fatigue or difficulty concentrating

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What is the origin of these problems?

These habits disrupt the delicate balance of the growing face.

Blocked nasal breathing

Allergies, a deviated septum, or enlarged adenoids or tonsils force the child to breathe through their mouth

Thumb sucking

The presence of the thumb creates pressure that deforms the jaws and displaces the teeth (open bite).

Immature swallowing

If the tongue does not rest against the palate when swallowing, it pushes the teeth forward or creates an open bite.

Lack of energy

Lips that are always slightly parted no longer exert the necessary pressure to guide the correct positioning of the teeth.

How can Dr. Barrière help you?

A supportive approach to changing habits.

Awareness

The doctor patiently explains to the child why his thumb is disrupting the positioning of his teeth and jaws.

Rehabilitation exercises

Fun little exercises to do at home to retrain the tongue and lips.

Nighttime assistance devices

Prescribing devices to correct bad habits

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Dr. Barrière is a qualified specialist. He combines clinical experience with cutting-edge digital technology.

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What are the risks if we don't act?

The deformities become permanently fixed in the bone.

Awareness

The upper and lower teeth will no longer touch, disrupting the efficiency of chewing.

Recurring ENT problems

Mouth breathing promotes sore throats, ear infections and chronic colds.

Jaw too narrow

A palate not stimulated by the tongue remains narrow, creating a lack of space for tooth positioning, and disrupting the growth of the lower jaw.

Having trouble giving up thumb-sucking or pacifier use?

A preventative appointment is often enough to trigger the cessation of these habits.

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