Habit Correction - Tooth Fairy: Best Pediatric Child Dental Clinic In Hyderabad

Habit Correction Appliances for Kids in Hyderabad: Thumb Sucking & Tongue Thrust 🛑👅

Oral habits like thumb sucking and tongue thrusting can lead to misaligned teeth, speech issues, and poor jaw development. At Tooth Fairy Dental Care, Kondapur, Banjara Hills, Beeramguda Hyderabad, we provide habit correction appliances and therapy to help children break these habits early.

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Importance & Benefits

✅ Prevents Malocclusion – Avoids open bites and overbites.
✅ Encourages Proper Jaw Growth – Prevents narrow palates and misalignment.
✅ Improves Speech Development – Strengthens oral muscles for better pronunciation.

Types

🔹 Thumb Sucking Appliances – Palatal cribs and habit breakers stop unconscious sucking.
🔹 Tongue Thrust Therapy – Myofunctional exercises and habit-correcting appliances train the tongue.

Procedures

1️⃣ Oral Evaluation: Examining the impact of habits on teeth and jaw.
2️⃣ Appliance Placement: Custom-designed habit correction device fitted.
3️⃣ Follow-Up Visits: Monitoring progress every 4-6 weeks.

Maintenance & Care

✔️ Encourage positive reinforcement for habit-breaking.
✔️ Ensure the child maintains good oral hygiene with the appliance.
✔️ Regular dental visits for adjustments.

FAQs

🔹 At what age should thumb sucking be stopped?

Ideally before age 4 to prevent dental issues.

🔹 Do habit-breaking appliances hurt?

No, but there’s an adjustment period.

🔹 How long does treatment take?

Typically 3-6 months, depending on severity.