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1. 108-Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
Awatef SHAAR (BAU-LB), Orthodontist.
Mohamad ABOULNASER- Orthodontist, BAU, Connecticut, USA.
Oussama SANDID- Orthodontist, D.C.D., D.U.O, C.E.S.B.B, C.E.S.O.D.F ,
S.Q.O.D.F, Paris. France.
Contact: dr.aboualnaser@hotmail.com

2. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
Thumbsucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs,
fingers, pacifiers or other objects may make babies feel secure and
happy and help them learn about their world. Young children mayalso
suck to soothe themselves and help them fall asleep.
Some of the reasons for thumb sucking are: Feeling stressed, Worried,
Bored
Tired
It is very important to stop this habit of thumb sucking before
permanent teeth are emerging. Long term effects from thumb sucking
can cause a cross-bite. Also, a “thumb hole” in the roof of the mouth
resulting from thumb sucking can cause an imbalance across theteeth,
and will affect the structure of the mouth and jaw
Oussama SANDID - Mohamad ABOUALNASER- Awatef SHAAR

3. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
Thumb sucking fetus -learns how to suck / pacify.
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4. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
Thumb sucking fetus -learns how to suck / pacify.
Oussama SANDID - Mohamad ABOUALNASER- Awatef SHAAR

5. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
EXCESSIVE digit sucking can set up abnormal forces on theoral
cavity and surrounding structures.
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6. Oussama SANDID - Mohamad ABOUALNASER- Awatef SHAAR
Damage caused by habits –Thumb sucking

7. Oussama SANDID -
Mohamad ABOUALNASER
Oussama SANDID - Mohamad ABOUALNASER- Awatef SHAAR
Damage caused by habits –Thumb sucking

8. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
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This adult individual may have died from OSA. Note blockage of airway by soft
palate and base of tongue. Also note retruded (pushed back) Class IImandible
(chin).
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9. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
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10. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
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Intense thumb sucker.
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11. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
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Retruded chin and elevated upper lip is a result of his lipsucking.
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12. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
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Thumb sucking created this openbite.
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13. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
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Thumb sucking created this tonguethrust..
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14. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
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Endoalveoly
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15. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
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Treatment Options - Stop ThumbSucking
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16. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
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Treatment Options - Stop ThumbSucking
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17. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
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Treatment Options - Stop ThumbSucking
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18. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
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Treatment Options - Stop ThumbSucking
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19. Oussama SANDID - Mohamad ABOUALNASER- Awatef SHAAR
Thumb sucking
Before After
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20. Thumb sucking
Before After
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21. Thumb sucking
Before After
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22. Oral Habits- Thumb sucking
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Treatment Options - Stop ThumbSucking
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23. Oral Habits- Finger sucking
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24. Oral Habits- Finger sucking
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25. Oral Habits- Finger sucking
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26. Oral Habits- Finger sucking
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TreatmentOptions
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27. Oral Habits- Finger sucking
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Position of fingers while she sucked.
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28. Oral Habits- Finger sucking
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Finger sucking created this tonguethrust
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29. Oral Habits- Finger sucking
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Finger sucking caused this open bite.
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