Further information related to this fact sheet: Dental care - thumb sucking.
Related information on Better Health Channel
- Dental care - common conditions - 0 to 5 years.
- Dental care - dummies.
- Dental care - tips if teeth are knocked out.
- Dental checks - 0 to 6 years.
- Teeth.
- Teeth - orthodontic treatments.
- Teeth - orthodontics.
- Teeth care.
Related information on other websites
Department of Health Victoria, Evidence-based health promotion resource (2011).
Child and Youth Health, SA - Dummies, thumbs and other comforters.
References used for this fact sheet
- Dental advice and tooth tips - babies and young children, Dental Health Services Victoria, Fact Sheets and Tip Cards. More information here.
Quality assurance
This fact sheet, like all fact sheets on the Better Health Channel, has passed through a rigorous and exhaustive approval process. It is also regularly updated. For more information see our quality assurance page.