My 2 year baby is having a bad habit of putting her fingers in mouth while sleeping. And front 2 teeth are snaggled. Help me to normalise that teeth. Please.
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Your baby is too small to form a habit right now but yes, check is important.
Till the time permanent teeth doesn't come no need to worry. After the age of 6 years if the habit continues it needs habit breaking appliance.
About snaggling don't worry as of now. Still lot of changes will happen in teeth position.
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inspect about the habit and keep in check.
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I went through your query .
Thumb sucking habit is seen in many kids but once it becomes a habit that's where the problem arises.
Since the kid is very young ,nothing to worry as its just the milk tooth and has no effects on Permanent tooth .
But if the habit continues , it can also affect the Permanent tooth .
So when ever you notice the kid sucking thumb kindly remove to break the habit.
Pacifiers (Soothers) helps alot in breaking the finger sucking habit. Since it too has a disadvantage of tooth misalignment ,should not be used regularly or continued for a long period.
I hope it was helpful.
Kindly post me if any further doubts or query and I will assist immediately and help in every possible way.
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Thanks Alot.
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