Most children naturally stop sucking their thumb or finger(s) by 6 months of age. As children grow, digit sucking can affect healthy development by causing:
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Faster growth of upper jaw
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Slower growth of lower jaw
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Improper alignment of teeth
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High, narrow palate (roof of mouth)
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Early loss of baby teeth
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Abnormal swallow pattern
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Sleep difficulty
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Speech sound delays/disorders
The Program
At Talking2Lips, we are trained and certified in the Thumbs Up! program from Simon Says Myofunctional Therapy. We use this program as the foundation of our 30-Day Thumb Sucking Elimination Program.
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Age 5 and up (potentially earlier) can stop thumb/finger sucking in 1 month with our fun and successful program. We emphasize positive reinforcement and parental involvement to reverse the detrimental effects of thumb/finger sucking without the use of painful appliances.​
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Connect with us today so that your child can be Thumbs Up! in one month!