Thumb sucking

Anyones kids suck their thumb. How do I get her to stop? I'm worried it's ruining her front teeth. She doesn't suck it out in public or at nursery, but when she's watching TV and for bedtime, she loves to suck her thumb. I've tried some animal plasters and put in on her thumb and said it will get sore I've even said it'll fall off it she sucks it too much 🤣 but she's not bothered

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My son is 5 and still does it he only does it when he’s tired or he’s dead chilled lol he doesn’t do it at school or if we’re out but she’ll grow out of it chick just need to keep telling her no if you’re against it x

@Devon thank you hun, we are at the dentist next week, so I will see if they mention anything, I know it a comfort thing for her if the dentist don't mention anything and her teeth are all good il just let her carry on and like you say she will grow out of it 😊 xx

Mine started sucking her index finger in the last year. I’d say she does it less now than when she started but she will do it when she’s tired or having a rare quiet moment. Dentist advised we try putting stuff on her fingers, like to stop nail biting, but I haven’t done that yet. I just keep discouraging it.

I asked dentist and they said it doesn't matter really until their adult teeth come in. Then if they still do it it can become an issue.

@Tanya ahh great thank you