Pacifiers and Thumbsucking

infant sucking his thumb Non-nutritive sucking habits can cause damage to developing oral cavities with prolonged use. This can lead to such things as:

Crooked Teeth
Constricted Palate
Orthodontic Problems
Speech Issues

There are several ways to help break a thumb or pacifier habit and our pediatric dentists will work with you and your child to give specific strategies to help correct these habits.