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19-475: [REDACTED] Look up thumbsucker in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Thumbsucker or thumb sucking may refer to: Thumb sucking Thumbsucker (novel) , a 1999 novel by Walter Kirn Thumbsucker (film) , a 2005 film directed by Mike Mills based on the novel Thumbsucker (soundtrack) , the soundtrack to the 2005 film (journalistic slang)

38-525: A lengthy think piece or editorial on a complex topic A mode of data theft Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Thumbsucker . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Thumbsucker&oldid=1217205455 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

57-531: A mother, bottle, or pacifier, this behavior, over time, begins to become associated with a very strong, self-soothing, and pleasurable oral sensation. As the child grows older, and is eventually weaned off the nutritional sucking, they can either develop alternative means for receiving those same feelings of physical and emotional fulfillment, or they can continue experiencing those pleasantly soothing experiences by beginning to suck their thumbs or fingers. This reflex disappears at about 4 months of age ; thumb sucking

76-401: A permanent dentition. Up to thirteen years of age, 28 of the 32 permanent teeth will appear. The full permanent dentition is completed much later during the permanent dentition period. The four last permanent teeth, the third molars, usually appear between the ages of 17 and 21 years; they are considered wisdom teeth . It is possible to have extra, or "supernumerary", teeth. This phenomenon

95-441: A risk of breaking them. Children with mental illness may have reduced compliance. Some studies mention the use of extra-oral habit reminder appliance to treat thumb sucking. An alarm is triggered when the child tries to suck the thumb to stop the child from this habit. However, more studies are required to prove the effectiveness of external devices on thumb sucking. Permanent teeth Permanent teeth or adult teeth are

114-448: A study has found that sucking the thumb is said to stimulate receptors within the brain which cause the release of mental and physical tension. Percentage of children who suck their thumbs (data from two researchers) Most children stop sucking on thumbs, pacifiers or other objects on their own between 2 and 4 years of age. No harm is done to their teeth or jaws until permanent teeth start to erupt. The only time it might cause concern

133-523: A variety of clinical interventions for stopping thumb-sucking. The study showed that orthodontic appliances and psychological interventions (positive and negative reinforcement) were successful at preventing thumb sucking in both the short and long term, compared to no treatment. Psychological interventions such as habit reversal training and decoupling have also proven useful in body focused repetitive behaviors . Clinical studies have shown that appliances such as TGuards can be 90% effective in breaking

152-412: Is called hyperdontia and is often erroneously referred to as "a third set of teeth." These teeth may erupt into the mouth or remain impacted in the bone. Hyperdontia is often associated with syndromes such as cleft lip and cleft palate , tricho-rhino-phalangeal syndrome , cleidocranial dysplasia , and Gardner's syndrome . [REDACTED] This article incorporates text in the public domain from

171-454: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Thumb sucking At birth, a baby will reflexively suck any object placed in its mouth; this is the sucking reflex responsible for breastfeeding . From the first time they engage in nutritive feeding, infants learn that the habit can not only provide valuable nourishment, but also a great deal of pleasure, comfort, and warmth. Whether from

190-401: Is if it goes on beyond 6 to 8 years of age. At this time, it may affect the shape of the oral cavity or dentition. During thumbsucking the tongue sits in a lowered position and so no longer balances the forces from the buccal group of musculature. This results in narrowing of the upper arch and a posterior crossbite . Thumbsucking can also cause the maxillary central incisors to tip labially and

209-554: Is not a procedure encouraged by the American Dental Association or the Association of Pediatric Dentists . Some suggest that positive reinforcements or calendar rewards be given to encourage the child to stop sucking their thumb. The American Dental Association recommends: The British Orthodontic Society recommends the same advice as ADA. A Cochrane review was conducted to review the effectiveness of

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228-403: Is not purely an instinctive behavior and therefore can last much longer. Moreover, ultrasound scans have revealed that thumb sucking can start before birth, as early as 15 weeks from conception ; whether this behavior is voluntary or due to random movements of the fetus in the womb is not conclusively known. Thumb sucking generally stops by the age of 4 years . Some older children will retain

247-533: The adverse changes. Aside from the damaging physical aspects of thumb sucking, there are also additional risks, which unfortunately, are present at all ages. These include increased risk of infection from communicable diseases, due to the simple fact that non-sterile thumbs are covered with infectious agents, as well as many social implications. Some children experience social difficulties, as often children are taunted by their peers for engaging in what they can consider to be an “immature” habit. This taunting often results

266-401: The child being rejected by the group or being subjected to ridicule by their peers, which can cause understandable psychological stress. Methods to stop sucking habits are divided into 2 categories: Preventive Therapy and Appliance Therapy. Examples to prevent their children from sucking their thumbs include the use of bitterants or piquant substances on their child's hands—although this

285-410: The habit, which can cause severe dental problems. While most dentists would recommend breaking the habit as early as possible, it has been shown that as long as the habit is broken before the onset of permanent teeth, at around 5 years old, the damage is reversible. Thumb sucking is sometimes retained into adulthood and may be due to simply habit continuation. Using anatomical and neurophysiological data

304-469: The mandibular incisors to tip lingually, resulting in an increased overjet and anterior open bite malocclusion , as the thumb rests on them during the course of sucking. In addition to proclination of the maxillary incisors, mandibular incisors retrusion will also happen. Transverse maxillary deficiency gives rise to posterior crossbite, ultimately leading to a Class II malocclusion. Children may experience difficulty in swallowing and speech patterns due to

323-407: The mouth will then be in a transition time with both primary (or deciduous dentition ) teeth and permanent teeth during the mixed dentition period until the last primary tooth is lost or shed. The first of the permanent teeth to erupt are the permanent first molars, right behind the last 'milk' molars of the primary dentition. These first permanent molars are important for the correct development of

342-422: The second set of teeth formed in diphyodont mammals . In humans and old world simians, there are thirty-two permanent teeth, consisting of six maxillary and six mandibular molars , four maxillary and four mandibular premolars , two maxillary and two mandibular canines , four maxillary and four mandibular incisors . The first permanent tooth usually appears in the mouth at around 5-6 years of age, and

361-611: The thumb or finger sucking habit. Rather than use bitterants or piquants, which are not endorsed by the ADA due to their causing of discomfort or pain, TGuards break the habit simply by removing the suction responsible for generating the feelings of comfort and nurture. Other appliances are available, such as fabric thumb guards, each having their own benefits and features depending on the child's age, willpower and motivation. Fixed intraoral appliances have been known to create problems during eating as children when removing their appliances may have

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