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Thumb Sucking

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Thumb sucking in children has always caused embarrassment to many parents. The parents were more concerned over the social embarrassment caused by this habit rather than the actual physical damage caused by it.

This silly habit as it appears to many parents not only causes abnormally arranged teeth but also implicates the mental state of the child.

Latest Publication and Research on Thumb Sucking - Updated on 11/14/2011

Malocclusions and non-nutritive sucking habits: a preliminary study. - Published by PubMed

Malocclusions and non-nutritive sucking habits: a preliminary study. - Published by PubMed

Assessment of pediatricians dental knowledge, attitude and behavior in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. - Published by PubMed

Assessment of pediatricians dental knowledge, attitude and behavior in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by:  hadeeldidi(Guest)  Posted on: 01/30/2010
My daughter is 1 year old.. and used to thumb sucking to sleep.. what should i do???

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Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 10/09/2008
can this be prevented

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Posted by:  mainakm  Posted on: 04/11/2009
Please look at the Treatment section of this article. You can also consult a Dentist directly.

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