Briefing paper: oral aspects of dummy and digit sucking.
Dummy sucking usually ceases before permanent teeth erupt but digit sucking may persist beyond this stage producing a permanent disturbance and should be discouraged.
Levine
R S
RS
Health Education Authority, London.
D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology; D019229:Dentition, Permanent; D005260:Female; D005386:Fingersucking / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous