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Hand biting - why does it happen?
Hand biting is a common behaviour in which an individual bites or chews on their own hands or fingers. This behaviour is typically seen in children, but it can also occur in adults. Hand biting can be a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, boredom, or sensory needs, and it can lead to physical harm if left unchecked. In this blog, we'll explore the reasons behind hand biting, the potential consequences, and some strategies for managing the behaviour. -
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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Can prolonged pacifier, or feeding bottle use, also cause harm to the teeth?
Thumb sucking, pacifier use, and prolonged feeding bottle use are all common habits that many infants and Toddlers enjoy. While these habits may provide comfort and soothing for little ones, unfortunately if they continue into childhood problems can develop. This is because thumb sucking, pacifier use and drinking from a feeding bottle can all pose risks to your child’s dental health and development if continued long term. In this blog, we will compare the risks associated with these three habits. -
Our Best Tips for Helping Children End Habits
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
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. -
How I gave up thumb-sucking - an interview with Jack, aged 14
Hi Jack, can you tell me some things about yourself? Yes, my actual name is Jackson, but I'm known as Jack. I live in London, in the U.K and I'm ... -
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Our Child's Addiction - a $7000 habit part 4, Treatment Time
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. -
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! -
7 points to help your child stop thumb sucking
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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When not to wear a thumb guard. Three activities that need guard free hands.
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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