Self-soothing by sucking on a thumb is perfectly normal and natural in babies. Many young children continue to suck their thumbs, and whilst you may think it looks sweet, did you know that over time it can push your child's teeth out of their normal alignment, causing a whole host of issues in later life?
Thumb sucking should have ceased by the time your child reaches five - if not, your KIDS children's dentist recommends a programme of gentle intervention to ensure your child does not develop a cross-bite, or an over or under-bite. Thumb-suckers may also develop a tongue-thrust, which causes a lisp when speaking.
The good news is that there are simple, practical steps you can take to help your child lose the habit before the development of his / teeth and oral cavity are adversely affected. These may include:
Here at KIDS we have had lots of success using Myobrace, and we are proud to be Central Queensland's ONLY certified Myobrace provider!
For more information and to book a complimentary pre-orthodontics consultation to identify any potential issues early on, please contact our friendly KIDS team on:
· (07) 4942 5111
· mackay@healthykidsqld.com.au
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· Lodge online enquiry
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