"Bad Oral Habits"

😁 Name the most common bad habits we acquire as children?

The most common habits we acquire as children are the following habits below;

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• Nail biting: This is common among children, which is due to boredom, stress, or nervousness.

• Thumb sucking: This is a self soothing behavior among children in early age.

• Mouth breathing: This is due to blocked nasal passages.

• Teeth grinding: This mostly happens when a child is sleeping ot being stressed out.

• Not brushing teeth regularly: This is poor hygiene among children.

• Interrupting when others talks: this comes from excitement or impatience.

• Playing on the ground: This happens mostly when a child has been given a toy to play with.

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😁 Tell me if you have had any bad oral habits and how you acquired them.

Yes, I had bad oral habits, which I used to bite my nails, chew my clothes, and pencils as a child. While going to school, I will chew my pencil and it will be sharpened back again, and I will do it again. I acquired them unconsciously and kept repeating them until my parents beat me. I copied the habit from my friends and classmates in school.

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😁 How can we eradicate this type of bad habit?

We can eradicate this type of bad habit by doing the following:

• Awareness: Noticing the habit exists and stopping it.

• Positive replacement: sway the habit with a healthier habit.

• Consistency: by reminding ourselves or children of their bad habits.

• Parental involvement: We should calm correction without shaming.

• Encouragement: We should celebrate small wins when any progress is made.

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😁 How can we avoid falling into these bad habits?

We can avoid falling into these habits by adopting the following lifestyle:

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• Teach by example: Children should imitate the adults' model of good habits.

• Establish routines: This helps to prevent idleness, which often breeds habits like snacking or nail biting.

• Early education: Teach children the consequences of bad habits in a way they will understand.

• Encourage activities and hobbies: This will serve as outlets for the slow learner.

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@helengutier2