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Frequently Asked Questions
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What can be done to stop thumb or finger sucking?
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At age 3 begin planting the seeds for breaking the habit Your child must want to stop to be successful Change behaviors that are tied to thumb sucking (i.e. watching TV, holding a favorite blanket) Keep your child’s fingers busy at times of the day when they tend to suck their thumb play dough, koosh balls, silly putty, or legos are good at keeping little hands busy Give positive reinforcement and praise your child when the thumb is not in their mouth Designate a special place (their room) for thumb sucking. Everywhere else is a thumb-free zone A dental appliance can be placed in the roof of the mouth to remind/encourage your child to keep their thumb out
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