Enroll in Thumbs Up! a 30 day program to break the habit of thumb/finger sucking. Although not considered a serious problem by many as far as habits are concerned, if thumb/finger sucking persists, it can cause complications to the orofacial muscles, jaw, and teeth. Thumb sucking can speed the growth of the upper jaw, and slow down the growth of the lower jaw, and cause improper alignment of the teeth.

Other long term complications due to constant pressure of thumb/fingers can be high narrow palate, early loss of baby teeth, abnormal swallowing patterns, improper tongue position, and speech problems.

Children who break the habit typically enjoy an improved appearance, an ability to speak more clearly, and better dental health.