My 8-year-old, Michael, had me concerned. He was finishing up third grade and still sucked his thumb. "What can I do to make him stop?" I asked my pediatrician. His grandmother had been successful ...

It’s important to bring prolonged thumb sucking up to both your child’s dentist and their health care provider, in case of ...

Thumb-sucking at that age could cause breathing problems, speech issues, and crooked teeth. To stop thumb-sucking, reinforce positive changes, set attainable goals, and use bitter-tasting gel.