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What Causes Sucking Of Lips In A 5 Year Old?
my son is 5years,he wont stop sucking his bottom lip,he sucks it dayvand nigt its swollen most of the time he stops is when he eats,have tried puting aloe but he tends to forget it during the night and will suck his lips,and while doing thatchis hand will be in his pants playing with his weeny.and his teeth are now pushed to the back.please help.
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
Hi...all these are mannerisms which are quite normal in this age group. The only problem is that - the more you say not to do it - the more they tend to do it. The best option is to avoid telling and reminding him - not to do it. Gradually he himself will forget and come out of this habit. Nothing to worry about it.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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