Thumb Sucking Bankstown
Problems…
Caused By Thumb And Finger Sucking
Babies have natural rooting and sucking reflexes, which can cause them to put their thumbs or fingers into their mouths — sometimes even before birth.Sucking on fingers or thumbs is healthy and normal for infants. Most children stop by the age of 2 years.
If thumb sucking continues beyond the age of seven, when the second teeth are coming through, permanent dental problems can occur.Thumb sucking may lead to:
- Buck teeth – for example, the front teeth may be pushed out of alignment. This can alter the shape of the face and lead to an open bite.
- A lisp – prolonged thumb sucking interferes with the correct formation of certain speech sounds, developing speech problems such as difficulty in pronunciations and lisping.
Thumb Sucking Is A Common Problem
Thumb sucking is a common problem with young children.
Most children will stop thumb sucking without intervention. If your child is past 5 years old and still sucking heir thumb, you should consider seeking help.
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