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Guardian of a 5 yr 6 m old girl4 years ago

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my baby sucks her thumb to fall asleep. and when she gets disturbed during sleep as well. what might be the cause and how do I help her out if this? She has 4 teeths and the 2 teeths in the upper jaw have gap inbetween them

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ExpertDr. Garima VermaDentist4 years ago

A. thumb sucking is normal toll the age of 3 years. you can start training your child to jot suck the thumb. gap between milk teeth is normal and necessary . .

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