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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. -
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 3
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Our child's addiction- a $7000 habit. The Orthodontist's plan of treatment for our son's teeth and jaw. Fixing the damage following r son's long term thumb sucking habit. A look at the treatment and costs. -
Our child's addiction -a $7000 habit part 2
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Following several months of patiently waiting for our son's final baby teeth to fall out, the x-rays have now been taken and the orthodontists report has arrived. This is why we make thumb guards! -
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. -
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. -
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.
