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Is it okay for a 13 year old to be thumb sucking?

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Dr. Maya Haasz answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Thumbsucking: It could cause some issues for the teeth, but otherwise it is not unsafe. I would look into why this is happening, particularly if it is new. Make sure this is not in response to new stressors or concerns

Answered 6/29/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Thumb sucking: Thumb sucking at his age is not helping his bite..he should have been broken from the habit years ago

Dr Lopez agreed

Answered 12/2/2017

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