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How to stop thumb-sucking - 0 views

  • Motivate your child by talking to him or her about why it is important to stop thumb-sucking. Explain that stopping will help him or her have a beautiful smile and nice teeth. Let your child know that continuing will cause problems with how his or her teeth grow. Use a mirror to show your child the changes happening to his or her teeth or mouth shape. Talk about the unhealthy germs that are on our hands and how the child puts the germs in his or her mouth by thumb-sucking. Talk to your child about becoming a "big boy" or "big girl" by stopping thumb-sucking. Remind your child that he or she may be teased for continuing thumb-sucking.
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ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Thumbsucking - 0 views

  • sucking is one of a baby’s natural reflexes
  • After the permanent teeth come in, sucking may cause problems
  • Usually children stop between the ages of two and four years.
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  • Tips: Praise children for not sucking, instead of scolding them when they are. Children often suck their thumbs when feeling insecure or needing comfort. Focus on correcting the cause of the anxiety and provide comfort to your child. For an older child, involve him or her in choosing the method of stopping. Your dentist can offer encouragement to a child and explain what could happen to their teeth if they do not stop sucking. If the above tips don’t work, remind the child of their habit by bandaging the thumb or putting a sock on the hand at night. Your dentist or pediatrician may prescribe a bitter medication to coat the thumb or the use of a mouth appliance.
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