{"id":1230,"date":"2020-09-18T05:30:21","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T05:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crystaldentalcenters.com\/blog\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2026-04-29T18:55:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T18:55:26","slug":"how-does-thumb-sucking-affect-your-childs-teeth-and-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crystaldentalcenters.com\/blog\/how-does-thumb-sucking-affect-your-childs-teeth-and-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Thumb Sucking Affect Your Child\u2019s Teeth and Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thumb sucking is one of the most common habits among children because it helps them feel secure and calm. But did you know that prolonged thumb sucking can have a negative impact on their teeth and overall oral health? If a child reverts to thumb sucking often, it can harm their teeth\u2019s development as they age.<\/p>\n

Sucking is a normal reflux for babies and toddlers. Many children subconsciously find that thumb sucking helps them feel secure and soothes them when they are tired, sick, or in a stressful situation. Most dental professionals recommend that children should stop their thumb sucking habits by age four to prevent misalignment in permanent teeth. If the habit continues for an extended period of time after age four, your child\u2019s mouth development can be severely impacted. The effects of thumb sucking can include the following:<\/p>\n