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Can Thumb Sucking and Dummies Affect My Child’s Speech?

by Jenny Edgar | Jan 8, 2023 | Speech Sounds

Thumb sucking mainly impacts on children’s speech after the permanent teeth start coming through. This is because thumb sucking may affect the development of the palate (roof if the mouth) and the teeth. This malalignment may impact on a child’s speech production and...

What Are the Signs of Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids?

by Jenny Edgar | Jan 8, 2023 | Speech Sounds

Can Enlarged Tonsils Affect My Child’s Speech? Children who have enlarged tonsils and adenoids may: Be mouth breathers. Have their mouth agape (open) whilst they are at rest. Snore. Be restless in bed- flit around the bed during their sleep. Wake up one or more times...
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