What Is Treacher Collins Syndrome?
4. Eating Difficulties
Mastication is the first step of the digestion process. It is the technical term for chewing, a process that is also aided by our saliva that helps soften food. This is usually easy and pleasurable, but not everybody is so fortunate. Treacher Collins syndrome can cause considerable deformities to the patients mouth, making it difficult for them to chew.
In extreme cases, the patient might also have a very small mouth opening, making it difficult for them to put anything in their mouth. Corrective surgery is often necessary, while patients will also often need specially prepared food so they are able to eat it.
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