Parents are constantly telling their kids to keep their busy hands out of their mouths. After all, think about all the germs that are cover everything your child encounters. It’s almost like a slow-motion horror scene when you watch their little thumb pop into their mouth when you’re out in public.
Then again, there’s the solace that’s found when your child quietly sucks on their thumb—keyword being quiet. Although moments of silence are rare and should be cherished, your dentist is here to share why you should get your child to kick their thumb sucking habit right away.