What Is a Narrow Palate and Why Does It Matter?
A narrow palate may affect tooth alignment, bite development, and jaw growth. Learn more about these issues and how providers evaluate a child's dental arch.
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Moving Beyond Behavioral Charts: The Faster Way to Stop Thumb Sucking
For many parents, the journey to end thumb sucking begins with a trip to the craft store. We buy the gold stars, print out the colorful calendars, and pin our…
Thumb Sucking and the Effects on Your Child’s Teeth
Subtle changes in bite and jaw development can begin with a common childhood habit, raising questions about thumb sucking and the effects on your child’s teeth.
Medical-Grade vs. Fabric Thumb Covers: A Comprehensive Comparison for Parents
As a parent, you’ve likely considered several options while looking for a treatment to stop your child’s thumb or finger sucking. One of the most popular options is fabric finger…
The “Hand Switch”: Understanding Why Your Child Starts Sucking the Other Thumb
It can be a surprising and sometimes frustrating moment for parents: you place a thumb-sucking prevention device on your child's favorite thumb, and within hours, they've started sucking the opposite…