If you or your child sucks their thumb, then unfortunately we have some bad news, thumb sucking is not only very unhygienic, but it is also terrible for the health of your teeth and mouth. There are multiple negative side effects of sucking your thumb, so we’ll...
Is Thumb Sucking Bad for Teeth? Thumb sucking is not always “bad” as it does not always cause tooth or oral harm. Passively holding the thumb in the mouth, for example, is unlikely to cause harm. Active thumb sucking with a lot of motion, on the other...