Thumb Sucking: Bad for Teeth!!
Thumb sucking is one of a set of behaviors known as non–nutritive sucking habits. We can also see the usage of pacifiers, blankets, or sucking on other people's fingers as a soothing activity among this group. Photo by Andover Orthodontics Thumb-sucking has long been thought to be an adaptive behavior that provides stimulation or self-soothing. This exercise examines the diagnosis and treatment of thumb sucking, as well as the role of the inter professional team in treating patients with this disease. Photo by Think Pedia What is the average duration of thumb sucking? Many youngsters quit sucking their thumbs on their own between the ages of 2 and 4 , or by the time they are 6 or 7 months old. Even if a child has quit sucking his or her thumb, he or she may revert to the habit during a stressful situation. When should you help your Child? Thumb sucking normally isn't a problem until a child's permanent teeth appear. Thumb sucking ...