Complete panic ... I have just realised how much DS's (4.5) top teeth over hang his bottom front teeth. Obviously damage from thumb sucking (which he does occasionally in the day, and quite often whilst asleep).
I knew we had to try to wean him off thumb sucking at some point, but I was delaying it for a few months until he was settled in Reception Class. (Stressful time over the last few months for him ... me returning to work, starting at new day nursery, grandparent's funeral, other family stress, and clearly starting school in 1 months time too, so I thought it was better to wait until things were calmer.)
I thought it was best to try to tackle at a quiet/calm time. Plus, I didn't ever think it could be causing that much trouble, and also I didn't think it really mattered until 2nd teeth came through.
But I have just realised how bad it it. Almost 1cm overlap. What do I do? Obviously take him to a dentist, but does it need to be a specific type of dentist? Will it be permanent damage?
Any comments or advice really welcome.
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Thumb sucking - damage to teeth?
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AlaskaHQ · 09/08/2011 19:54
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