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Offline mommytocandd

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Finger sucking
« on: July 14, 2008, 14:06:57 pm »
DD is just over 2 and sucks her 2nd and 3rd fingers when she sleeps.  I sometimes catch her doing this when she's tired in the evening, or just before her nap at lunchtime.  I wouldn't worry as she is a good sleeper, but I am noticing her front teeth are starting to move forward.  I want her to stop this habit before she'll need braces.  DS used a paci until about 2.5, his teeth started to move too.  We stopped the paci cold turkey, and his teeth are fine now.  Any suggestions for dd?
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Re: Finger sucking
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2008, 16:59:38 pm »
DS2 does this. He's 3. I haven't noticed any problems with his teeth though. It's going to be tricky to stop. You won't be able to stop her doing it when she's asleep.  :-\  HAve you seen a dentist?  They are her milk teeth though, aren't they? Maybe she'll break the habit before her big teeth come through!
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Re: Finger sucking
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2008, 13:03:18 pm »
My ds did the same thing until he was 3. The dentist said it wasn't a big deal until they have their permanent teeth and he eventually just stopped on his own. Hopefully your dd will do the same!
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Re: Finger sucking
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2008, 15:52:33 pm »
Thanks for you replies. I think I will take her to the dentist to see what he says.
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