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on new or forgotten things that can protect you. A bite that
does not meet properly, called a malocclusion, can be inherited.
Many times, at least in this area of the country, malocclusions
are caused by breathing problems.....chronic respiratory
infections, sinusitis, allergies. These all caused the tongue to
be carried in the floor or the mouth, instead of holding it near
the roof of the mouth where it belongs in normal function.
Without the proper tongue position and pressure during growth
and development, the upper jaw will grow more narrow, causing
crowding and misaligned teeth and jaws. Sometimes deviate tongue
habits can develop with speech problems and anterior open bites.
Accidents and habits such as thumb and finger sucking may also
cause malocclusions. Dr. Grussenmeyer has a long time expertise
in diagnosing growth and development problems, like orthodontic
problems. He a