News — Thumb Sucking
Our Child's Addiction - A $7000 Habit
Posted by Jayne Schembri on
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.
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A Letter to the Condemned Parent of a Thumb Sucker
Posted by Jayne Schembri on
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.
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Thumb Guards – The ultimate beginner's guide
Posted by Jayne Schembri on
Our thumb guards help deter children from sucking their thumb or fingers in two ways. First, the guards are a visual reminder to children not to suck. Secondly, they form a barrier between the thumb or fingers and the mouth roof. This reduces the comforting sensation typically gained from sucking.
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Thumb Sucking - A Cautionary Tale
Posted by Jayne Schembri on
Goldilocks, Red and the tale of Little Suck-a-Thumb a light hearted look at cautionary tales.
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Thumb Sucking and Covid-19
Posted by Jayne Schembri on
Covid-19 We cannot escape the news or the impact this virus is currently having on the world, Covid-19 is a serious issue. People have died. Lives are on hold as people are instructed to self-isolate. Panic buying has emptied store shelves. Schools are being closed and events are being canceled. It is clear that throughout the world, we all have to do our best to contain and stop the spread of this virus. Whilst the restrictions are going to have an impact on us all, we understand they are for the good of the population as a whole. So what does this...
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