2022-02-16 15:57:57
Thumb Sucking*
Duration, frequency & way of practicing the habit is Imp. To put on most favorable prevention modality..
Below 3 yrs of age, it's considered physiologic,, giving sense of pleasure, satisfaction & security to kid.
But this doesn't mean tht parents look over this habit.
They shd distract thr kid as much as they can, for not considered to be normal to kid & continue passively practicing this habit.
They shd diminish Mobile time, T.v time, giving reward words, try to distract thr kid away of this habit, giving him some care & concern.
At 3yrs of age & above: it's time to break the habit by using gentle strategies to quit sucking, like positive reinforcement, keeping Thumb busy with play & art... Directing child's behavior to understand why sucking is a bad habit, showing him videos like before & after photos & how this habit will give him unpleasant profile with more teasing & bullying.
How this habit transform kid's Mouth to be monkey Mouth..
For this age, NO invasive dental management shd be done, only treat habit by using gentle reminders.
Decreasing tv & Mobile time that have hostile contents.
Giving some care & concern to kid.
Detailed History of child behavior, parental attitude together & with thr kid! having new member in family, new introduction to nursery, new introduction to peers society, psychological state of kid?
If habit is frequently & vigorously practiced, so psychological counselling, shd be carried out along using reminders.
HBA not allowed for this case.
Regards
984 viewsAhmed Zaky, 12:57
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