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Is thumb sucking the only cause of overbite?
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Overbite and open bite are common dental conditions that can affect people of all ages. While thumb sucking is often cited as a primary cause of these conditions, there are several other factors that can contribute to them as well. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the other causes of overbite and open bite and what you can do to prevent and treat them. -
Is my child a vigorous thumb sucker? - The signs to look for
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Thumb-sucking is a common habit among babies and young children. In fact, it is considered a normal part of their development and can be comforting for them. However, some children can develop a more intense form of thumb-sucking, which can lead to problems with dental and speech development. In this blog, we will discuss how to tell if your child is a vigorous thumb sucker and what steps you can take to help them break the habit. -
Speaking of Thumb Sucking - how thumb sucking can affect speech.
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Thumb sucking and finger sucking are common habits among young children. Because of this, many parents may not realize the potential effects that sucking habits can have on their child's speech development. While thumb sucking may seem harmless, prolonged, and frequent thumb sucking can lead to a variety of speech-related problems, including articulation and pronunciation difficulties.
In this blog, we will discuss how thumb sucking affects speech, the age at which thumb sucking may become problematic, and what parents can do to help their child break the habit.
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Our Best Tips for Helping Children End Habits
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When long term or persistent habits leave a child with bald patches, a visible overbite or areas of broken skin on their hands, the habits can also lead to social and developmental issues. Understandably, if there are no major factors that might be influencing the habit, such as grief or trauma, parents may decide to encourage their child to end their habit. Here we give our best tips for helping children stop habits and reduce the associated risks. -
Choosing the right thumb guard for your child
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Thumb guards are a great tool to use when it is time to end thumb sucking. However, before choosing a thumb guard, you should familiarise yourself with your child’s habit. Children suck their thumbs and fingers in a variety of ways and for different reasons. Here are six points you should consider in order to select the best product for your child. -
Our Child's Addiction - a $7000 habit part 4, Treatment Time
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The average treatment time with braces, for overbite and other similar issues, is approximately two years. However, factors such as how well your child cleans their teeth can play a part in increasing that time.
