Usually considered from age 4–5 if a habit persists and affects tooth position.
Habit-breaking appliances
Gentle appliances to help end thumb-sucking or tongue-thrust habits affecting the bite.
“This little helper gently reminds your mouth to build new habits instead of old ones.”
How we explain it
What happens
Step by step
- 1A custom appliance is fitted.
- 2Reviewed periodically alongside encouragement strategies at home.
What your child will feel
Mild adjustment period getting used to the appliance; not painful.
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