Little Girl Sucking Her Thumb - Oral Habit Elimination Program

Oral Habit Elimination

Helping children develop healthy oral habits for healthy growth and function.

Early evaluation can help determine whether intervention is appropriate and what approach may work best for your child.

Thumb Sucking

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Tongue Thrust

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Pacifier Use

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Gentle Guidance

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Healthy Habits

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Better Function

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Thumb Sucking ✳︎ Tongue Thrust ✳︎ Pacifier Use ✳︎ Gentle Guidance ✳︎ Healthy Habits * Better Function *

Common Oral Habits

  • Thumb or finger sucking

  • Pacifier use beyond the recommended age

  • Tongue thrusting

  • Lip sucking or lip biting

  • Cheek biting

  • Nail biting

  • Other repetitive oral habits

Why Eliminate an Oral Habit?

Persistent oral habits can sometimes affect oral and facial development, depending on the child's age, the frequency and intensity of the habit, and individual factors.

Depending on the habit, prolonged patterns may contribute to changes in:

  • Tooth position

  • Bite development

  • Tongue posture

  • Swallowing patterns

  • Lip and facial muscle function

  • Oral and facial growth

A Positive Approach to Habit Elimination

We understand that eliminating an oral habit can be challenging for both children and parents. Our goal is to make the process supportive rather than stressful.

Instead of using shame, punishment, or pressure, we help children understand their habit, recognize when it occurs, and develop new strategies and patterns.

Each child is different, so the approach is individualized based on their age, developmental stage, motivation, and specific habit.

Woman Sticking Her Tongue Out - Oral Habit Elimination Program

If you or your child has a persistent oral habit and you're wondering whether it's time to intervene, we're here to help.

Schedule an evaluation today to learn whether our oral habit elimination program is right for you.

Get In Touch

Please get in touch if you have questions about how my oral habit elimination program can help you.