Fatma Shaghaf
Oct 7, 2020
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Abstract
Habit is the constant and unconscious repetition of an act. Children (usually infants) frequently acquire oral habits that can be temporary, if continued can be permanent & harmful to dental occlusion and supporting structures. This article aims to throw lights on harmful habits, its cause, side effect and treatment available, as ignorance of these habits can cause facial abnormality; hence Dentists play an important role in the identification and removal of habits.