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What is the definition or description of: thumbsucking?
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Thumb sucking: Dentists generally call these, digit habits, fingers thumb, finger nails. If the person seems to have their fingers in their mouth after the initial eruption of the primary teeth they may have developed the habit. It can be a soothing reflex but can cause growth alterations in the eruption of the teeth and bone growth.
Answered 11/12/2016
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