Britain's first "thumb-sucking clinic" has opened its doors with the promise of detering children from a habit which can damage teeth and jaws if it continues too long
Britain's first "thumb-sucking clinic" has opened its doors with the promise of detering children from a habit which can damage teeth and jaws if it continues too long.
For many, the sight of a child sucking their thumb is the picture of innocence. But Britain's first 'thumb-sucking clinic' is promising to deter children from a habit which can damage teeth and jaws if it continues too long.
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The Metamorphosis centre in London is the first to set up a clinic to tackle the habit. Weapons in its arsenal include a range of metal devices fitted in the mouth, which mean those who suck thumbs or fingers no longer derive comfort from it, as well as more conventional plastic "thumb- guards" which cover the thumb itself.
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