Thumb Sucking


Thumb sucking is a normal self soothing behavior for infants and young children.

If the habit continues after adult teeth have erupted thumb sucking becomes problematic. Thumb sucking can cause a child’s teeth to become pushed outward and change the shape of the roof of the mouth. This will cause the child to have poorly aligned teeth which can result in poor oral hygiene due to difficult to reach spaces, and problems with jaw pain. To assist a child in breaking the habit, a dental appliance can be custom made for your child that fits in behind his or her front teeth. The appliance will make thumb sucking less enjoyable for your child.

 

 

Office Hours

  Monday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  Tuesday 8:00AM - 7:00PM
  Wednesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  Thursday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  Friday 8:00AM - 1:00PM
  Saturday CLOSED
  Sunday CLOSED

Become A Patient

New patients and emergencies welcome. We welcome you to our practice and look forward to helping you and your family preserve a lifetime of healthy teeth and bright smiles!
For more information on dental insurance or the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) program see the Services tab at the top of the page

Get Started