Everyone knows somebody who mouth-breathes due to nasal obstruction ... What many may not realize is that chronic mouth-breathing can lead to health problems whether in an adult or child. Especially in children, over time, whose mouth breathing goes untreated may suffer from abnormal facial and dental development, such as long, narrow faces and mouths, gummy smiles, gingivitis and crooked teeth. The poor sleeping habits that result from mouth breathing can adversely affect growth and academ…
