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Speaking of Thumb Sucking - how thumb sucking can affect speech.
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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Choosing the right thumb guard for your child
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
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
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! -
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Our Child's Addiction - A $7000 Habit
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. -
A Letter to the Condemned Parent of a Thumb Sucker
A letter to all parents who find themselves judged for trying to help their child stop thumb sucking. Comparing the truth about thumb sucking with the misleading claims made by those who offer their unsolicited advice. -
Three things to consider before buying a thumb guard
Did you know that the age of your child, emotional trauma, health issues, insecurity and even your child's preferred method of sucking, are all factors to consider before encouraging them to end their thumb sucking habit? Read on to discover three things to consider before buying a thumb guard for your child. -
Three thumb guard myths that may surprise you
You may have heard claims that it is cruel to put a thumb guard on your child. Perhaps you have been informed that thumb guards can injure a child's mouth or make their hand sore? Perhaps you have heard that thumb guards can be removed by children, proving that they are useless and cannot perform the task they were created for? Thumb Guard myths dispelled here.
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Four Thumb Sucking Facts Your Toddler Needs You to Know
Four thumb sucking facts your toddler needs you to know, that may influence your decision to help them stop thumb sucking. -
Methods to help children stop thumb sucking
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. -
Thumb Sucking - the less comforting side
All the dentists I have spoken to agree that prolonged thumb or finger sucking habits are detrimental to both a child’s teeth and their jaw. Added to this a G.P friend highlighted the risks of Paronychia. For parents of thumb sucking children, the outlook might include some rather unpleasant future orthodontist’s bills too.