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Title: The parents of a 3-year-old are concerned because their child is still sucking her thumb at naptime. ... Post by: Ieatbutt on Feb 5, 2018 The parents of a 3-year-old are concerned because their child is still sucking her thumb at naptime. The nurse advises the parent that thumb-sucking:
a. Will deform the mouth b. Is instinctive and normal c. Will harm deciduous teeth d. Indicates that the child is insecure Title: The parents of a 3-year-old are concerned because their child is still sucking her thumb at naptime. ... Post by: acason on Feb 5, 2018 B
Thumb-sucking is normal, instinctive behavior at this age. This will not harm the teeth as long as it goes away before the second teeth erupt. |