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Thumb Sucking: Perfectly Normal or Dental Disaster Waiting to Happen?

June 12, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — grandnaperville @ 12:08 am
Little boy laying down and sucking his thumb

Thumb sucking is very common among children. Research indicates that between 70% and 90% of children engage in this behavior at some point in their lives. In some ways, it can be considered perfectly natural. However, this habit needs to be monitored very carefully, as past a certain point it can contribute to the development of various oral health issues. It’s important for parents to be aware when thumb sucking in Naperville requires intervention.

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