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Mouth breathing
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Rudenanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Many options: Mouth breathing treatment options are numerous. Depending on the current clinical picture and symptoms, the effective treatment for mouth breathing in... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Mouth breathing?: What are your concerns? Please be more specific.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Mouth breathing: Chronic mouth breathing can not only affect your quality of life, but also your life causing major health problems. Mouth breathing is caused by a num... Read More
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3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brijesh Chandwanianswered
Orofacial Pain 13 years experience
Humidifier: Mouth breathing can occur mainly due to obstruction in the nasal passages which can be due to structural obstructions, inflammation as well as dry air... Read More
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Dr. Manolis Manolakakisanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23 years experience
Nasal obstruction: This is usually related to nasal obstruction: deviated septum, hypertrophied turbinates, nasal polyps. Allergic rhinitis is also very common cause. Co... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Manolis Manolakakisanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23 years experience
Yes: Typically mouth breathing is a result of nasal obstruction. This could be from a deviated septum, enlarged or hypertrophic turbinates, concha bullosa,... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Mouth breathing: From a dental standpoint, your gums are more likely to get red and inflamed and you are more prone to cavities and gum problems. Determine the cause a... Read More
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4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sanjay Agarwalanswered
Pulmonology 28 years experience
Yes: No protection from organisms and dust is offered by the nasal passage and the pharyngeal regions. Sinuses also help in ventilation process as well as ... Read More
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Kattuahanswered
Dentistry 25 years experience
Cavities & gum probs: Breathing through your mouth dries it out. Saliva is needed to help prevent decay. Saliva is also needed to help fight bacteria that causes gum diseas... Read More
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Mouth breathing: Will promote a greater chance of dental caries (decay) and periodontal disease. Speak to your physician regarding causes (habitual, anatomic, obstruct... Read More
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4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience
ENT evaluation: You may have blockage of nasal breathing. See an ENT doc to assess. You may need surgical modification of your nasal passages.
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4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Mouth breathing: Among other things, mouth breathing usually results in dryness of the mouth and especially in the front upper and lower gums where they become red, pu... Read More
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4.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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