Despite efforts by parents and caregivers to discourage the behaviour, it can be challenging for some individuals to stop thumb sucking. It can also be difficult to stop the habit as an adult. In this blog, we will explore the reasons behind why this is the case.
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.
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.
Despite efforts by parents and caregivers to discourage the behaviour, it can be challenging for some individuals to stop thumb sucking. It can also be difficult to stop the habit as an adult. In this blog, we will explore the reasons behind why this is the case.
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.
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.
