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.
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.