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Although it is normal for babies to suck their thumb, doing so long-term could negatively affect their oral and facial development.<\/p>\n

When children suck their thumbs or fingers, they can affect their teeth and jaws in different ways.\u00a0 Some children create what is commonly known as a dental openbite (a vertical space between the upper and lower teeth where the teeth do not touch).\u00a0 Openbites are notoriously the most difficult to correct.<\/p>\n

Other children will suck so that it appears that their top teeth are \u201csticking out\u201d.\u00a0 Surprisingly, in cases like these, it usually is the BOTTOM JAW that we are more concerned about.\u00a0 This is because the thumb or finger is preventing the lower jaw from coming forward and growing properly.\u00a0 Pressure applied from the thumb against the chin can affect the normal growth of the jaw which negatively affects the child\u2019s face.<\/p>\n

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Look at the photos of this five-year-old female patient\u2019s facial profile in the Before photos.\u00a0 She appears to have lost her BOTTOM JAW, lips and chin.\u00a0 The pressure from her hand against her jaw during sucking was negatively affecting her BOTTOM JAW, lip and chin development.<\/p>\n

\"Riley

Before Photos are pictured on LEFT. After Photos are pictured on RIGHT.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Then look at the amazing changes in her BOTTOM JAW, lip and chin after eliminating the thumb-sucking habit.<\/p>\n

In addition, notice the positive effects in her teeth following elimination of the sucking habit.\u00a0 You will notice her dental openbite is improving as well as her dental overjet.<\/p>\n

\"Riley

Before Photos are pictured on TOP ROW. After Photos are pictured on BOTTOM ROW.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

The negative effects to the teeth and jaw depends on the frequency, intensity and duration of the child\u2019s sucking habit.\u00a0 Frequency is the number of times the child is sucking during the day.\u00a0 Intensity is the amount of force that is applied to the teeth and jaw during sucking.\u00a0 Duration is the total amount of time spent sucking.\u00a0 The more frequent, the more intense and the longer the duration of the sucking habit, the more likely it is to affect the child\u2019s developing oral structure and jaw.<\/p>\n

Call Dr. Honor Franklin at Honor Franklin Myofunctional and Speech Clinic<\/a> at 972-233-1312.\u00a0 She is an IAOM<\/a> Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist and has been successfully eliminating deleterious sucking habits<\/a> since 1977 using positive reinforcement and no hurtful appliances.<\/h3>\n

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