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Could sexual abuse (orally) as a young child cause a high palate/teeth crowding?

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No: The palate & dental l issues are more genetic than event related. I find no relationship between the event & palate/dental issues.

Answered 1/29/2013

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No: High narrow palate is usually congenital or the result of breathing problems causing the muscles of the jaw and face to restrict normal expansion of the palate.

Answered 6/26/2013

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No: To adversely affect normal palate anatomy requires long-term pernicious habits, such as thumb or finger, sucking many hours a day, beyond Age 4. Most palatal width/crowding issues are genetic. Please see an Orthodontic Specialist. There are treatment modalities available to you.

Answered 8/4/2014

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