Hi, my girl is 4.5 years old. She pockets the food between lower teeth and tongue, therefore unable to chew. please suggest some solution so that we can teach her proper chewing. we have shown her how to chew practically and tried everything we can do but no success.

2 Answers

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist4 years ago

A. Hi you should give food items in small pieces so that your kid is able to chew properly.. chewing process as a habit develops in some time..check out for any decayed teeth in your kid's oral cavity

Author of questionMom of 3 children4 years ago

A. yes we have tried food with small pieces and there are no cavities in her mouth. it seems she doesn't want to chew literally anything.

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