Digit Sucking
Digit Sucking
Thumb or finger sucking are habits that occurs in infants. Children usually give up thumb-sucking by the age of four.
If the child continues past the age when their permanent teeth start to erupt, they may develop crooked teeth and a malformed roof of their mouth.
This results from the frequency, duration, intensity and position of the thumb in the child’s mouth.
This can also effect the position of the upper and lower jaw and can also affect speech.


How To Break Your Child's Habit
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Wait Till The Time Is Right
Don't rush the process. Be patient with your child and intervene when your child is calm
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Motivate Your Child
Show examples of what could happen to teeth & fingers.
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Use a Reward System
Small incentives will encourage your child to stick with it.
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