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Mom of a 8 yr 7 m old boy4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert my son mouths the food and keeps in the left of his mouth for hours. We have to push him to chew every time. What can be done to get him out of this habit?

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Author of questionExpecting Mom due this month4 months ago

A. pls don't let him get into this habit. my son developed multiple cavities due to this cause as I understand now is the child is not hungry enough or he is busy in another activity while eating, such as screen or playing so u need to address these both. give him food that's tasty and he enjoys eating himself, don't feed him.. if he is not willing to eat, he is either not hungry or doesn't like the food or both.. if he is keeping food in mouth, that means he is full don't let him get distracted to screens or games while eating, that way even if he is hungry, he won't be able to eat to his appetite.. all the best

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of a 12 yr 2 m old boy4 years ago

A. this can be due to some kind of problem related to teeth also you can consult your dentist for this . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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