Thumb Sucking and Kids' Teeth

Good morning all!

Today's quick information session is especially for all of those parents with young children out there. Here at Germantown Dental Care, we see patients of all ages but especially take extra special care to cater to our youngest patients. So today's article from the American Dental Associations '2 minutes 2 times per day' campaign, is on thumb sucking and how it can relate to a young child's oral health.

"Usually kids stop sucking their thumbs between 2 and 4 years old, or by the time the adult front teeth are ready to break through their gums.

'After your kid’s permanent adult teeth come in, sucking may cause problems with the proper growth of their mouth and teeth alignment. Vigorous thumb sucking may also cause problems with baby teeth. If you notice changes in your kid’s baby teeth, please talk to your dentist.

'Using pacifiers at a later age can be as much of a problem as sucking fingers and thumbs, but it’s usually an easier habit to break (2min2x.com)." 

For more information and the ADA's tips to help stop thumb sucking visit the article link here. To schedule an appointment for your young child and start their oral health off on the right track, visit us at: www.germantowndentalcare.com!