Thumb, Finger, Pacifier and Tongue Sucking

Many patients are referred by their dentist, their pediatrician or by friends because their teeth are protruding or they have an open-bite. The upper and lower teeth do not come together, so they cannot bite normally. Many children outgrow sucking their thumb, fingers, or pacifier on their own. But for those who still suck at 3 to 5 years of age, dental, speech, and facial growth problems can be a serious issue.

Ages for these habits can range from birth to senior citizens. Contrary to popular belief, research shows that no emotional trauma is suffered when a person stops chronic sucking.Behavior modification is successful when combined with orofacial myology therapy. This combination has proven to be the most effective means of stopping these habits. Statistics show that most people stop sucking or biting on the FIRST DAY!!!