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Was wondering if you suck your thumb as an adult will it make your teeth stick out?
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It might: Adult teeth can also move with pressure from a digit pressing on them.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Possibly: Adult teeth have longer roots then baby teeth and adult bone is stronger so they are harder to move then baby teeth.. However, if you put enough force on the teeth for along enough time they will move and start to stick out. It depends on how long you suck for each day and how much force you you use.
Answered 12/20/2013
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