Oral habits - Thumb-Sucking-O-SANDID-2008-pdf

Oral Habits- Thumb sucking

O. SANDID Sqodf 2008

Oral Habits- Thumb sucking www.orthofree.com

Thumbsucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs, fingers, pacifiers or other objects may make babies feel secure and

happy and help them learn about their world. Young children may also suck to soothe themselves and help them fall asleep.

Some of the reasons for thumb sucking are: Feeling stressed, Worried,

Bored Tired

It is very important to stop this habit of thumb sucking before

permanent teeth are emerging. Long term effects from thumb sucking can cause a cross-bite. Also, a “thumb hole” in the roof of the mouth

resulting from thumb sucking can cause an imbalance across the teeth, and will affect the structure of the mouth and jaw


Thumb sucking fetus -learns how to suck / pacify.


Thumb sucking fetus -learns how to suck / pacify.


EXCESSIVE digit sucking can set up abnormal forces on the oral cavity and surrounding structures.

Brian Palmer


This adult individual may have died from OSA. Note blockage of airway by soft palate and base of tongue. Also note retruded (pushed back) Class II mandible

(chin).



Intense thumb sucker.


Retruded chin and elevated upper lip is a result of his lip sucking.

Brian Palmer


Thumb sucking created this open bite.


Thumb sucking created this tongue thrust..


Endoalveoly


Treatment Options - Stop Thumb Sucking

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Treatment Options


Position of fingers while she sucked.

Brian Palmer


Finger sucking created this tongue thrust

Brian Palmer


Finger sucking caused this open bite.

Brian Palmer


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Oral habits - Thumb-Sucking-O-SANDID-2008-pdf