Thumb sucking habit pushed front teeth forward, tongue/finger trap device

My 6 year old son still sucks his thumb while sleeping at night. His upper front teeth have started to jut forward and his front teeth are not closing. Is there anyone who has an apparatus installed?

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Dr. Dt. Mehmet Can Polat Verified Medical Specialist (Ortodonti Uzmanı (Dr. Dt.))

09.09.2026 09:31 TR

@Melis Korkmaz in reply to:

If the thumb sucking reflex continues after the age of 4-5, it deforms the upper jaw bone and creates an "anterior open bite" situation. Fixed or movable tongue and finger preventive appliances (palatal crib) applied by your physician will mechanically prevent the finger from creating a suction vacuum on the palate, making the habit completely forgotten in 2-3 weeks, and the teeth quickly return to their own position.

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Simge Gül

09.09.2026 14:11 TR

@Melis Korkmaz in reply to:

We had our daughter do it, she said a little for the first 3 days, but then she stopped sucking her thumb completely. His teeth also healed on their own, be sure to get them done.

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