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Why is thumb sucking so addictive?

A recent study looked at why finger or thumb sucking habits may form in the first place. The research suggested that by placing the thumb on the palate, it stimulates the nerve receptors 'and obtain muscular balance and a release of physical and psychological tension.' No wonder it is such an addictive past time…

Myofunctional Therapy and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) affects about 9-25% adults and 2-3% of children and can have detrimental effects on your health. There was a meta-analysis study and systematic review performed in June 2014 and it was concluded that myofunctional therapy reduces apnoeic episodes by 50% in adults and 63% in children and could be used as adjunctive therapy…

Does your child snore or breathe noisily during sleep? According to specialists, you should not be able to hear your child breathe during sleeping. Research suggests that noisy breathing, snoring and teeth grinding in children, during sleep, could suggest that your child may have sleep apnoea. Have a look at this great checklist that Dr…

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