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7 points to help your child stop thumb sucking
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There is debate worldwide concerning the correct age to discourage sucking habits, ranging from three to five years. Some experts advise intervention at three years because the practice limits social development and speech for some toddlers. Others feel it is reasonable for a child to suck their thumb or fingers until they reach five years. Ultimately, parents who recognize and understand their child's needs better than anyone must decide the best time to encourage an end to the habit.
Having made that decision what are the best ways to help your child break the habit? Read our 7 points to help your child stop thumb sucking
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Bespoke and Special Requests - frequently asked questions
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This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions concerning bespoke products and guards to meet more specific needs. -
Overbite - your questions answered
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What exactly is an overbite and how is it treated? This article identifies and answers the most frequently asked questions. -
Thumb Guard sizes - how to measure up
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All you need to know about measuring your child's hands for thumb guards or finger guards to help them stop sucking habits. Plus how to select the correct size guard and more. Includes picture diagrams and a size conversion chart. -
We create the guards you want, to help break the habits you don't.
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When it comes to sucking habits, nail biting or skin picking you are not alone if your or your child's habits involve fingers instead of thumbs, or even both at the same time. What if your child sucks three fingers or even four? No one likes having to search through different products trying to find something to adapt. You need a thumb guard or finger guard that can cover those extra digits and still offer the same results. We like to keep things simple. You tell us your child's requirements, and we will create the guard they need.
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When not to wear a thumb guard. Three activities that need guard free hands.
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Thumb guards and finger guards can be worn by children for most activities. There will of course be some activities that may be a little harder to complete while wearing guards. Parents and carers will need to discern whether or not guards are appropriate for their child to wear at those times. Often this will depend upon the child's age and abilities. However, there are three activities where thumb guards should not be worn. -
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Our Child's Addiction - A $7000 Habit
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Our son's first appointment with the orthodontist - confirming the damage caused by his prolonged thumb sucking habit. The first stage in our journey to correct his teeth, bite and profile. -
Thumb Guards – The ultimate beginner's guide
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Our thumb guards help deter children from sucking their thumb or fingers in two ways. First, the guards are a visual reminder to children not to suck. Secondly, they form a barrier between the thumb or fingers and the mouth roof. This reduces the comforting sensation typically gained from sucking. -
Thumb Sucking - A Cautionary Tale
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Goldilocks, Red and the tale of Little Suck-a-Thumb a light hearted look at cautionary tales. -
Methods to help children stop thumb sucking
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When it comes to thumb sucking and finger sucking, some children really do struggle to break their habit. Unfortunately, regular sucking has proven to be detrimental for growing mouths, particularly once adult teeth begin to cut through. Thumb and finger sucking put the sides of the jaw and the softer tissue at the roof of the mouth under pressure. This causes the upper jaw to narrow. A narrow jaw will prevent teeth from aligning correctly. This is a malocclusion.
