Normal Cranio-Facial Development
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Normal cranio-facial development begins right after birth with breast feeding! Breast feeding is an important component of correct palatal bone formation. The suction created by the sealed lips and tongue against the roof of the mouth begin shaping the palate, strengthening the facial muscles, and prompting nasal breathing. The longer an infant can breast feed, the more proper shaping of the palate occurs, the nasal airway is used and developed, not to mention all the nutrients, antibodies, and immune support.
