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WRITTEN BY ANA LOW, ORTHODONTIST, NELSON ORTHODONTICS 3 minutes reading time We can all agree that sucking a thumb well into childhood changes kids teeth. Persistent thumb sucking leads to kids teeth becoming more prominent and sticking out. It also has an effect on the upper jaw shape making it more narrow and longer. In […]

We live in stressful times. If you turn on the news for only a moment, you will find stories that raise your blood pressure. Although we try to protect our children from the world’s stressors, frustrations from the outside have a way of getting into our homes. The pandemic alone shows how sensitive our family

Many people are prone to nervous habits that begin in childhood. However, certain habits can actually be bad for your child’s overall health. Without early intervention, some of your child’s nervous habits could become a lifelong habit that haves a detrimental impact on their health as they grow. That being said, here are some of

Orthodontic Solutions to Thumb Sucking and their Cost Posted on April 17, 2013 by David Hutto (Please note all prices are in US dollars) While the sight of a child sucking the thumb may evoke an image of innocence, the harmful effects of prolonged thumb sucking can be severe. If the services of a dentist or

Your child’s teeth haven’t been in their mouth for very long. But they still face many of the same dental issues as grown adults. It’s important not only to take your child to the dentist as soon as their first teeth come in. But it’s also important that you keep an eye on their teeth

Many people have bad habits, but some bad habits can be problematic for your health. Two of the most common habits seen in kids are thumb sucking and nail biting. Both nail biting and thumb sucking have been proven to help expose kids to weakened allergens at an early age, which helps to reduce their