Non-nutritive habits can affect the development of the oral architecture.Intraoral and perioral piercings are not habits and do not affect the development of the oral architecture.

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The first statement is true, as non-nutritive habits such as thumb sucking, pacifier use and mouth breathing can affect the oral architecture. The second statement is false, as intraoral and perioral piercings can cause damage to teeth, gums and other oral structures, which can affect the oral architecture.

Non-Nutritive Habits Can Affect the Development of the Oral Architecture