Commonly Asked Questions Of Dr. Chellis About
Your Children's Dental Care …

"Dr. Chellis, should I worry about thumb or finger sucking?"

Thumb sucking is perfectly normal for infants; most stop by the age of two. Prolonged (beyond age 5 or 6 years) thumb sucking be extremely detrimental to a child's total development and can create crowded, crooked teeth, bite problems, breathing and posture problems. At Smile Secrets we will be glad to suggest ways to address a prolonged thumb-sucking habit.

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