Your child sucks their thumb, what do you need to know?
You and your child both need to be ready to stop thumb sucking. We can help.
Having the support of a trusted and educated professional to plan, set expectations, and guide you and your child through the difficult process of saying good bye to thumb sucking can make the world of a difference in successfully being done with the thumb!
Please schedule a free screening with our IAOM trained orofacial myologist to see if you and your child are ready to begin a specialised thumb sucking elimination program.
Choosing the right time to stop a thumb sucking - finger sucking - tongue sucking - nail chewing - pacifier sucking - habit is critical to your child’s success.
We care deeply about the health and growth of your child. The effects of prolonged thumb sucking on your child’s development are many and can include;
- Dental malocclusions (such as an open bite)
- Tongue thrust
- Development of a lisp
- Speech sound disorders
- Grinding of teeth
- TMJ Disorder
- Premature Tooth Loss
- Bedwetting
- Negative social interactions
- Child’s feelings of inadequacy
- Parents feeling frustrated
- Increased illness
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