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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Parental awareness and knowledge regarding oral habits in children: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study
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Dr. Savitha Sathyaprasad, Dr. Maria Johncy, Shimni Fathima T T
Abstract
Oral habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, nail biting, lip
biting, and mouth breathing are commonly observed in children and may adversely
affect dentofacial development if persistent. Parents play an important role in
the early identification and prevention of these habits.
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Pages:120-125
How to cite this article:
Dr. Savitha Sathyaprasad, Dr. Maria Johncy, Shimni Fathima T T "Parental awareness and knowledge regarding oral habits in children: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study". International Journal of Dental Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 120-125
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