There are harmful oral habits that may influence the development of malocclusions; although they are not life-threatening, their consequences constitute a public health problem. This literature review seeks to establish habits more commonly evaluated by dentists, identify their problems and provide practical guidance. A search was made of the literature on oral habits to find rapid treatment with the aim of limiting the damage.

There are pernicious oral habits and positions adopted during daily activities that are potentially harmful and may influence the development of malocclusion. This literature review aims to consider the habits that are not commonly evaluated by dentists. To do so, we searched the current literature on these activities, which facilitates detection, correction and prevention of damage generated in the stomatognathic system.