Behavioral genetics and thumb sucking in adolescents

Thumb sucking is a common habit developed by children and begins as early as in utero. However, it becomes problematic when a child continues to suck their thumb past the age of 4 years, when their secondary dentition is developing and preparing to erupt. Prolonged thumb sucking into adolescence can...

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Main Author: Jessica Hatala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2017-06-01
Series:Dentistry 3000
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Online Access:http://dentistry3000.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/dentistry3000/article/view/73