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Mom of a 1 yr 7 m old boy1 Year ago

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My son is sucking his thumb constantly. He is 3.5 months old . Elders are worrying me about the dental problems that the child will have in future if he continues this. What should i do?

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children1 Year ago

A. do not worry about the dental problem sucking finger is common. the eruption of teeth in the baby is physiological process baby will not have any vomitings loose motions or fever please message the gums of the baby with the finger and apply dento gel

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