Dentists Joplin Missouri - Infant Thumb and Finger Sucking Can Damage Children's Teeth - In The Joplin Miami OK and Pittsburg KS Missouri Area

	Commonly Asked Questions About Your Children's Dental Care...


Joplin Dental Care 2650 East 32nd Street Suite 220 Joplin, Missouri 64804 417 781-6466 Cassville Dental Care 54 South Main Street Cassville, MO 65625 417 847-1443 Toll free: 888-887-3968
		Should I worry about thumb or finger sucking?
		Thumb sucking is perfectly normal for infants; most stop by the age of two. Prolonged (beyond age 5 or 6 years) thumb sucking can create crowded, crooked teeth or bite problems. Your dentist will be glad to suggest ways to address a prolonged thumb-sucking habit.