Posts Tagged: orthodontic treatment

Sucking Habits: Breaking the Habit and Orthodontic Treatment

By Dr. Tarek O. Zaki, D.D.S.       Many children have sucking habits such as sucking their thumb, fingers or objects, but this can lead to tooth alignment problems later and may require orthodontic treatment. At what age should you help your child curb the habit and how can you distract them from sucking?… Read more »