Thumb sucking is a very difficult thing to stop if you keep allowing this through toddler years. Some ways to stop thumb sucking is to put a non-pleasant tasting substance on the toddler's thumb or try to distract him/her if you notice them sucking their thumb.
Children who suck their thumbs after the age of 3 are in risk of dental problems.
Some dental problems associated with thumb sucking:
- Reshape the jaw
- Upper teeth will flare out
- Bottom teeth will move inward
- Poor tongue placement
- Problems chewing
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