Oral Habits like thumb and finger sucking can be stressful for the whole family. Jaimee from Happy Faces Orofacial Myology can take some of that stress away. Jaimee is a Registered Dental Hygienist, Orofacial Myologist and a Thumb Sucking Professional. There can be a number of reasons for ongoing sucking habits. Jaimee will start with thorough assessment to determine the root cause of the habit. Once we understand why a child isn’t outgrowing their sucking habit we can tailor an individual plan to them quit oral habits and improve growth of their face and jaws.
An assessment can be carried out from 12 months of age for parents who are concerned or who would like some advice on minimising the impacts of sucking habits. Generally from the age of 5 children are ready and willing to engage in an oral habit cessation program if that is the suitable treatment option for them.
