Can Thumbsucking Cause Overbite? & How Can I Fix it?
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Can Thumbsucking Cause Overbite? & How Can I Fix it?

Not-nutritive sucking habits like thumb-sucking is an adaptive function that provides stimulation & comfort to babies. Usually, it stops between 2-4 years of age. However, if your child continues thumb-sucking after this age, it can cause various dental issues. 1 According to research, oral habits like thumbsucking lead to malocclusion (commonly known as bad bites). 2 Another study found that…

Effective Solutions to Correct Pacifier-Induced Dental Issues

Effective Solutions to Correct Pacifier-Induced Dental Issues

Parents often turn to pacifiers for comfort and even Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) prevention. However, if used for too long, these soothing tools can lead to ‘pacifier teeth,’ causing noticeable dental issues after age 5. This article offers natural solutions on how to fix pacifier teeth. Continue reading to understand better and tackle this…