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Baby gum deformed from sucking thumb?
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Thumb sucking: It is normal and i would not worry unless it goes beyond two years. Children can change the shape of their palate with thumb sucking. Don't stress it and consult your pediatrician or pediatric dentist.
Answered 10/29/2017
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