Wl there be any problems to gums and teeth if the baby of 5 onths old suck her finger?

Being a first time mother concerned about the same thing I asked my pediatrician when my son was 2 months old and started sucking his thumb. My pediatrician said no not until they are older does it cause problems. She said that by sucking on his thumb he was learning to self soothe which self soothing is important for development and most babies give up sucking on thumbs before they are 3 years old. My son now almost 5 months and only sucks his thumb when he falls asleep.

Wl there be any problems to gums and teeth if the baby of 5 onths old suck her finger?
Not always but for the most part she may have her front teeth slightly crooked if she does it a lot or continues as she gets older. try to get her to switch to some chew toys or just something for her to play with off and on.
Reply:the problems only starts when they get there real teeth and don't stop sucking there fingers. My friends daughter is twenty and still suck her finger and bove front teeth is scew
Reply:No.
Reply:Yes. Once her front teeth comes out her "thumbsucking" will eventually push her teeth forward. As a result, this will affect her speech and the overall appearance of her teeth. She may even have gaps in between her front teeth when she grows older and she may need braces later to correct it.
Reply:Not yet, but she is getting into a habit that might be hard to break later. And when she is older it might create problems to gums and teeth.
Reply:After the permanent teeth come in, sucking may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and alignment of the teeth. It can also cause changes in the roof of the mouth. The intensity of the sucking is a factor that determines whether or not dental problems may result. If children rest their thumbs passively in their mouths, they are less likely to have difficulty than those who vigorously suck their thumbs. Some aggressive thumbsuckers may cause problems with their baby (primary) teeth. If you notice changes in your child’s primary teeth, consult your dentist.

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