{"id":366,"date":"2015-08-05T17:09:22","date_gmt":"2015-08-06T00:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=366"},"modified":"2015-08-05T17:09:22","modified_gmt":"2015-08-06T00:09:22","slug":"do-i-have-to-see-a-pediatric-dentist-for-a-thumb-sucking-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/do-i-have-to-see-a-pediatric-dentist-for-a-thumb-sucking-device\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I have to see a pediatric dentist for a thumb sucking device?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am considering switching from a pediatric dentist to a dentist that can see our whole family. \u00a0It’s just so inconvenient going to two different clinics and time is a precious commodity in our household. \u00a0My only hesitation is that my five year old sucks her thumb. \u00a0Her pediatric detist feels she needs to have a thumb sucking device made. \u00a0Can a general dentist do that or should I stick with the pediatric one?<\/p>\n

Amanda A. – Kansas City<\/p>\n

Amanda,<\/p>\n

A lot of patients find dthat having their family go to the same dentist is not only convenient, but helps with treatment in the long run. This helps the dentist to see patterns in your family’s dental health that will benefit your children.<\/p>\n

You’ll want to make sure it is a general dentist who enjoys treating children<\/a>. \u00a0You can generally tell by when they like to first see them. \u00a0If they suggest waiting until they are 8 or 9, you can extrapolate that children aren’t their favorite. \u00a0If they’re happy to see them by three years old, you’ve found someone who’ll enjoy treating your darlings.<\/p>\n

Any dentist can help fit your five year old with a thumb sucking device, so you’re good to go there.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Phoenix Dentists<\/a> Drs. Kevin and Hillary Peck<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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