03/22/2021
Most children stop sucking on thumbs, pacifiers, or other objects on their own between 2 and 4 years of age. However, some children continue these habits. Frequent or intense sucking habits over a prolonged period can affect the way the child’s teeth bite together, as well as the growth of the jaws and bones that support the teeth. At Teeth R Us, our dentist will carefully watch the way your child’s teeth erupt and jaws develop. They will also encourage your child to stop as well as talk about what happens to the teeth and jaws if your child does not stop. If this approach does not work, our dentist may recommend ways to change the behavior, including a mouth appliance that interferes with sucking habits.
