Sucking Thumbs- 5 Ways To Deal With This Habit

 

Sucking Thumbs- 5 Ways To Deal With This Habit

SUCKING THUMBS

It has been up for debate whether thumb sucking causes teeth misalignment or not. While some dentists say that thumb sucking beyond the age of four can damage the alignment of baby teeth. Also, it possibly forms jaw deformities, overbite/underbite, lisp due to jaw alignment, and palate (roof of the mouth) alteration. Others argue that the misalignment of teeth and other dental deformities has nothing to do with sucking thumb.

SUCKING THUMBS

Either way, orthodontia can be expensive for you and painful for your child, later in life. It can also make their self-confidence suffer in the later years. So, getting rid of the habit at the right time is necessary. Although children grow out of this habit eventually without their parent’s intervention. But if you wish to get rid of the habit, you need to first understand the motivation behind the habit.

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Your child does suck his/her thumb because s/he finds it comforting. When they are anxious, it calms them; when hurt, it soothes them, and during bedtime, it lulls them to sleep. Thumb sucking provides them to feel a sense of security, a habit they developed as a toddler. So, getting out of the habit might take time; be patient and try the steps listed below.


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