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| Name | How Thumb Sucking Affects Children's Teeth |
| Video Uploader | Video From Smile Council Orthodontics |
| Upload Date | This Video Uploaded At 25-06-2018 04:17:06 |
| Video Discription | Visit us at: https://smilecouncil.com.au/ Transcript: Hi, I'm Sam. Many children suck their fingers or thumbs. It's a common habit, especially amongst infants and toddlers, who might use their thumb to self-comfort. Often children stop by the time they reach school age. In some children, however, the habit persists. A common question I'm asked is, "What happens to the teeth, if my child sucks their fingers or their thumb?" Clinically, some of the side-effects of this habit include: prominent or buck teeth, an open bite, or lack of overlap between the upper and lower front teeth, and sometimes, they even delayed full eruption of the front permanent incisor teeth if the child is older, say around age eight years. Some children develop a tongue thrust swallowing habit, or might habitually place their tongue in a more forward position at rest, because there's a gap created between the front teeth. Generally, although not always, the longer the habit persists, and the more often during each day the sucking occurs, the more obvious the side-effects. Before any orthodontic appliances are used, to help stop or minimise this habit, it's important to assess each child's needs. Some children are not emotionally ready to stop sucking their thumb at age five or six, but often by age eight or nine, they will be. Reward charts are the first approach we'll use, together with and explanation to the child, about the effects of the sucking habit on the teeth. Scare tactics aren't generally encouraged, as often anxieties might be triggered. Occasionally, an orthodontic appliance may need to be used, especially in older children. Once the habit stops, we often see a significant improvement in the position of the front teeth. If you have any concerns, or your dentist picks up on such issues, it may be worthwhile consulting an orthodontist for further advice. Why don't you come and see us at Smile Council? ojIPlz2xDc8 |
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