Pediatric dentists not only assess and manage oral health and structure, but follow a child’s oral function and the growth and development of their teeth and oral cavity. Aberrant oral structure and function can result in difficulty with speech and swallowing. Speech-language pathologists assess and treat individuals throughout their lifespan with speech disorders, including swallowing disorders. This infographic provide a summary of age-specific behaviors warrantin a swallow assessment by a speech language pathologist.

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