It can be easy to slip into a false sense of security regarding your child’s teeth. After all, they will just grow new ones once all their baby teeth are gone. However, this is the wrong way to look at the issue and will cause many issues down the road. It’s best to just take them to your dentist.

Continue reading to learn why early detection of your child’s dental issues could mean huge relief for your child and for you.

Small children across the world suck on their thumbs to calm their anxieties. This behavior is beneficial as it can be an early step in your child’s learning to regulate their own emotions. While there is nothing wrong with it at earlier ages, after a certain point, it can cause significant dental health issues. Here’s some information from your dentist about what harm thumb-sucking can do if it continues after the toddler stage.