Dear doctors namaste. My daughter is 8 yrs old. She is having habit of thumb sucking. Because of that reason her front teeth have come out. Is it possible to put braces? is it good for her in this age? if possible what would be the cost? and also she is having gaps in between. Thanks.
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Thanks for the query yes it's proved that thumb sucking leads to maligned teeth. As you said your daughter is 8 year old - so I suggest to go for thumb sucking habbit breaking appliance at this stage and go for ortho (braces) tretment once she is 12. Regards Dr. Aman bhatia chandigarh
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Thumb sucking habits normally settles with age you're supposed to persuade her latter because of social reason she will leave it gaps at this age r normal a habit breaking appliance can b given to her cost may vary from place n the dr.
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Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations to decide upon treatment. You may need habit breaking appliance now. You may consult me in person too. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush.
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