Posts Tagged ‘Thumb sucking habit’
Can A Dentist Fix An Overbite?
An overbite (sometimes called Buck Teeth)involves your upper and lower teeth and occurs when your upper front teeth overlap with your lower front teeth. Typically, most patients have at least a slight overbite. Orthodontic braces can fix many issues, including an overbite. An overbite can hurt your smile. Two Types Of Overbites Skeletal Overbites The most common…
Read MoreHow To Stop Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking can be an all too common habit for many children. It is also an instinctual, natural reflex for many children as a way to soothe themselves. However, over time thumb or finger sucking can be detrimental to a child’s dental and physical development. While it is perfectly natural and healthy when a child…
Read MoreTips To Break A Thumb Sucking Habit
Thumb sucking begins before birth and is a natural habit for many babies. Unfortunately, if allowed to continue it can have serious developmental effects on your baby. These effects can include misalignment of teeth and facial features, speech issues, and eating issues. Once the habit gets past a certain age it can be very difficult…
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