Metal Mouth Message Board

Don't fight the cravings but, instead, try changing how you suck your thumb to limit any pressure on your teeth. You can also get a retainer which will allow you to suck your thumb in any way you like, without concern.

Hi Dr. J, Yes, a storm, but a small one and at least it hasn't affected the roads...I still can go out cycling anytime I want! ;) Now, back to the subject.... Why "all" thumbsucking? Do you include thumb sucking in children aged 0-4? Isn't cessation not considered a good idea at that age a...

Hi Meryaten, Your point is well taken and makes sense. Soon after orthodontia, the teeth are very susceptible to movement, due mostly because the underlying bone foundation has not had the time to solidify its newly formed position. In younger, growing, patients this fact is prolonged due to the gro...

Hi Meryaten, Sorry if I appear defensive, I thought I was merely presenting another way of looking at the issue. I agree that, whatever the affect, it should be discussed with her orthodontist. Still, orthodontists deal with biased samples, meaning, mostly the negative affects of digit sucking. It s...

Hi jennandtonic (nice...who's tonic (jus' kiddin'!)), Yes, I'm biased but that doesn't negate the truth of what I wrote. Recall, I indicated that, "The fact is, thumbsucking, when not resulting in negative health consequences, is a good habit, not a bad one." When I stated negative health ...

Hi Aleanne, I'm dissappointed at the preponderant replies here to your inquiry. First off, there are an incredible number of adult thumb suckers (tsers) in the world, to whit: www.thumbsuckingadults.com . Most of them do not suffer from maloclussions due to their habit, as you have already discovere...