#AskTheExpert My baby is a teething baby born with tooth. He always sucks his fingers. Will it affect the shape of tooth growth in future?

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Garima VermaDentist3 years ago

A. hello mein no do not worry about this the thumb sucking habit is normal till the age of 3 to 4 years if it persists after that then it affects the shape of teeth

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