Early intervention remains pivotal in averting severe consequences associated with damaging oral habits. At Ohlendorf Appliance Laboratory, we take pride in designing top-quality habit appliances aimed at habit management, aligning with our commitment to providing optimal solutions for habit-related issues.

Oral Habit Breaker Appliance

During the clinical assessment of a child, it is crucial to identify any oral habits that may impact skeletal alignment or occlusal harmony. Intervention with appliances becomes necessary if these habits are causing irregularities, but the child's willingness to discontinue the habit is paramount for successful treatment.

Collaboration between the child and the dentist is key to addressing habits promptly, as they can lead to orthopedic and orthodontic issues if left unattended. Immediate intervention can often reverse problems caused by habits, preventing the development of serious malocclusions in the future. While rare, severe dental complications may arise from persistent habits, necessitating the use of habit correction appliances.

Habit Correction For Tongue Thrusting

Persistent tongue thrusting issues can persist into adulthood, sometimes resulting in the recurrence of anterior open bites post-orthodontic treatment. Long-term retention measures such as the use of an orthodontic habit appliance is typically advised to prevent such relapses. Another common adult habit, cheek biting, poses challenges in control but can be managed with specialized habit breaker appliances to mitigate damage to the occlusion and surrounding tissues. As society witnesses an uptick in bruxism cases, varied treatment options and appliance designs are available to address these disorders effectively.