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Habit Device

Posted by Administrator | Filed under Dental Hygienist, Parents, Therapists | Jun 9, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | No Comments

Hi! Two questions: 1. I purchased the Myo Manual to use with an 8 year old boy who was just fitted with an orthodontic device for tongue thrust. He will have this device for 3 months. Are there specific exercises I should focus on for this particular child or should I proceed through the Myo- ...Read more.

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