Chews very little or spits food out
Purées and very soft foods, for a long time, ask little work of chewing. It is worth noticing how your child handles firmer foods.
RNO Kids · for parents
Your child’s face is growing. Function helps guide it.
Breathing through the mouth, chewing very little, preferring soft food, a crossbite. In childhood, these signs are worth an early conversation, because growth is still happening.
the tongue lives
up top
Breathing
Nose or mouth: the tongue changes place.
Breathing through the nose, the tongue rests on the roof of the mouth, a natural stimulus for the upper arch. Breathing through the mouth, it tends to sit low.
- Sleeps with the mouth open or snores
- Wakes up tired or with a dry mouth
- Keeps the mouth slightly open during the day
From sign to evaluation
A simple path for parents.
1 · What to notice
Everyday signs
Mouth breathing, fast chewing, a preference for soft food, baby teeth packed tightly together.
2 · Why it matters
The face is still growing
Chewing and breathing well stimulate the growth of the jaws.
3 · What happens early
Looking at function
At the evaluation, I observe how your child chews, breathes, and swallows, and I explain what I saw.
4 · Talk
Book at an easy pace
The assistant helps you book in São Paulo, at a time that works for your family.
I see children from infancy. The first visit lasts 90 minutes or more, so the family has time to ask everything calmly.
Crossbite
When, on one side, the upper teeth sit inside the lower ones. It often comes with chewing more on one side. It is a sign worth talking about early.
Videos for parents
Short explanations for the family.
Videos in Portuguese