If you have teeth that are inadequately aligned and you sucked your thumb as a child, there is most likely a correlation. Thumb sucking can lead to a plethora of dental problems. In this blog, Dr. Harrison and his team explain what some of those issues are.
What Tooth Issues Does Thumb Sucking Cause?
Thumb sucking can cause a variety of issues that can follow your child into their adult life. An open bite, or the top and bottom teeth pushing outward, causing the front teeth not to touch, is a rather common side effect of thumb sucking. Another side effect is the presence of an overbite. An overbite is when upper teeth overlap lower teeth.
What Are Treatments For Those Issues?
An open bite can be corrected by the application of a dental appliance, or in severe cases, may require surgery. As for overbites, braces, appliances, and even orthodontic headgear might be utilized to treat the damage that has been caused by thumb sucking. In most cases, braces or dental appliances can correct the issues that have been caused by thumb sucking.
Contact Dr. Harrison Today
If you have some complex dental issues that you would like to solve, Dr. Harrison and his team can provide the expertise that you need to regain your dental function and confidence. Contact Parkcrest Dental Group today to learn more!
