Why Sucking Your Thumb Can RUIN Your Teeth!

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[ShelleyFrank-qhor]

Appreciate the honesty in your videos, it's rare these days

[ChairityRene]

I knew a girl that continued to suck her thumb until she was 7/8ths grade. She felt comfort in doing so, however, she had to go through an intense jaw surgery and recovery because in doing so prevented her jaw from being in the proper place. 💛 I was surprised by this and I’m glad I learned the importance on why you shouldn’t do this.

[Idkwhothisis]

I’m 13, and have recently gotten into a habit of sucking my lip, this has scared me enough that I am going to try my hardest to stop before it’s too late. Thanks bentist

[boingyboop]

When I was very young I used to have a habit of sucking my thumb, but then I got an expander which took up the space in my mouth where I used to put my thumb when I was sucking it so then there was no comfortable position for it so that ended up breaking the habit. As painful as it was to get it adjusted, I’m glad I got it, because it really helped me break that habit (I still had baby teeth)

[tronasoresp.i.g]

Yeah... please don't suck your thumb guys.

[jaydendomenjoz]

hi bentist i love your content and your videos have made me start brushing my teeth more
thank you so much!

[rheannadaniels]

I have an open bite from sucking on my thumb but luckily my open bite isn't big. This is because I have ADHD and autism and find this calming

[atiwatixx]

I used to have an open bite and I used to suck my thumb too but I got braces last year and I’m getting them off in September I can’t wait 😆

[CaraMorabito]

Can you please do a video on the mara appliance? I am getting soon and im SO scared

[Katviia]

I never really like sharing my personal life, cause I feel like people will judge me…but I’ll admit since 2y.o always like to suck on things, I sucked my thumb at that age and it was normal since I was just a baby, but here I am.. 18Y.O and u still do it so idk how years has it been but, I try so hard not too, but it’s pretty hard since I got used to it, through out all my ages..😭


but hey… I always end up sleeping super late like at 6:40 or 7:00 so I won’t be able to yk do that, and I can rest without sucking my Thumb. Maybe I’ll just chop my thumb off at this point, since my mum always wanted to chop my thumb off since the beginning.







( btw when I was 2 or 3.. my mum tried so hard to stop me from sucking on my thumb, she put hot sauce over it, and I still suck it😭 she smacks me like on the mouth or my hands to stop it, but it never works, now the thing is she has spit on my thumb ik sounds nasty, but she was trying so hard for me to stop💀 oh god I hope I die early so I won’t have to suck my thumb. My Wish is to die<3😀 )

[mbsmith]

Tbh I have an open bite too and my orthodontist appointment soon and I am scared!

[JmAnyWay]

I'm in need of some advice Bentist, if you don't mind. I'm meant to be getting braces soon (I am 13), but my orthodontist insists he removes 4 teeth for braces. At first he gave me an option, however he decided that I have to get them removed, otherwise he will not give me braces. I do understand that I have quite bad crowding on my lower teeth, but on top I really only have a small overlap on one tooth, which I'm guessing would either a) leave gaps where my teeth didn't fill or b) cause my face to look weird if they push all the teeth back. They have already tried to remove my teeth once but apparently I have a stubborn mouth. He says it's simply because there is not enough space on my jaw bones to fit my teeth. I know the risks and downsides of removing teeth and it is less than ideal. What should I do? Are there any other options, should I wait and see if I grow? I have no idea but I obviously don't want to get them out. Sorry for the rant lol.

[EmeryAdele]

Is there anything I need to know for upcoming braces?? I get mine in September. I REALLY NEED ADVICE. Like when do I take my rubber bands out, how do I eat, What if theres pain?? PLEASE HELP ME OUT FOR MY OUTCOMING BRACES JOURNEY😭🙏

[jkjklmnop]

Open bite is aesthetically my least favorite orientation of human teeth ngl, my second least favorite is gaps and I’ve got that lol

[TankedZombie]

Good to know how to fix this with lifeaavers

[Mituosong]

Hi! I age regress and I suck on my thumb. I do have a slight open bite but it’s not to bad yet. Any recommendations for stopping sucking my thumb?

[grocamole]

I just got my braces on a second time and my teeth look like that with a huge gap, and it has nothing to do with sucking your thumb. It has to do with pressing your tounge against your teeth!!

But yeah I have a giant gap in my teeth but the rest are straight. It only took 4-5 years for my tounge to press enough to make my teeth look like this lol!

[KattMurr]

I sucked my thumb until I was 7 or 8. I had braces top only. I was lucky my teeth weren't that bad. I also had a space between my front teeth that I made worse by putting a quarter between them. Or putting straws over my two front teeth...lol...I had braces for 4 or so years. And oral surgery done at 12 because of one of my canines not growing down into my upper jaw properly. Fun times...lol...

[Winter_YTz]

I was soooo ecstatic when I saw this cus I have this EXACT thing!!!

[valerietouchtone]

My oldest had the same issue and couldn’t bite sandwiches, he also has a strong tongue muscle and I wish someone had mentioned the life saver trick