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Oral Habits PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

WHEN SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED ABOUT THUMB SUCKING!

Thumb sucking is a common and comforting habit for many young children, but when does it shift from being harmless to potentially harmful? While it’s perfectly normal in infancy, prolonged thumb sucking can interfere with proper dental development and bite alignment. In this blog, we’ll dive into when parents should start paying closer attention, the possible effects on oral health, and gentle, effective strategies to help your child move past this habit.