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Often the result of a thumb habit, the upper and lower teeth do not meet at all when closing. It is difficult to chew or bite food.

“My child sucks his/her thumb.”

In addition, if you notice any of the following in your child...

  • early or late loss of baby teeth
  • difficulty in chewing or biting
  • mouth breathing
  • jaws that shift or make sounds

...check with your orthodontist.

  • speech difficulties
  • biting the cheek or the roof of the mouth
  • facial imbalance
  • grinding or clenching of the teeth