05/05/2022
THUMB SUCKING: Seeing this picture 👇 what comes to our minds is BAD HABIT abi the mother didn't train the child properly... Well it becomes a bad habit at some extend.
Thumbsucking is a natural reflex for children. It makes babies secure and happy and helps them learn about their world at comfort.
They may also Suck to soothe themselves and helps them fall asleep.
It becomes a HABIT and AFFECTS them after permanent teeth comes in. it causes problem with proper growth of Mouth and alignment of the teeth...
The teeth especially the ones in front gradually becomes protruding and the teeth scattered, which start giving their face a different look.
HOW TO CORRECT THEM.
They don't stop sucking by shouting, flogging and putting all sorts of on their thumb.
They stop when you correct them in LOVE
1. Praise your child for not sucking.
2. Children often suck when feeling insecure or needing comfort. Focus on correcting the cause of the anxiety and provide comfort to your child.
3. For an older child involve him/her to choosing the method of stopping.
4. Your Dentist can offer encouragement to your child and explain what could happen to their teeth if they do not stop sucking.
NOTE: You can't correct a child by being harsh.
Be a listener and also a lovable Parent.
