Thumb Sucking
Dear valued participants, We would like to extend our thanks for your participation in our survey. We are a group of students from Toronto College of Dental Hygiene & Auxilaries in semester 4, and your contribution is valuable in helping us gather data for our research. All information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Your willingness to share your insights is greatly appreciated, and we are committed to utilizing the data gathered to make meaningful contributions to our research regarding the topic outlined below.
Completing this survery will take about 5-10 minutes.
Thumb sucking is a common habit among children aged 3-11, but if left unchecked, it can lead to various dental issues such as open bite, overjet, and malocclusion. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of orthodontic appliances versus aversion therapy in reducing the pathophysiologies of thumb sucking in this age group. The findings of this research have the potential to guide clinicians in choosing the most effective treatment method for addressing the dental consequences of thumb sucking in children.
Thank you once again for your time and support.
Warm regards,
TCDHA Semester 4 Students
Dear valued participants, We would like to extend our thanks for your participation in our survey. We are a group of students from Toronto College of Dental Hygiene & Auxilaries in semester 4, and your contribution is valuable in helping us gather data for our research. All information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Your willingness to share your insights is greatly appreciated, and we are committed to utilizing the data gathered to make meaningful contributions to our research regarding the topic outlined below.
Completing this survery will take about 5-10 minutes.
Thumb sucking is a common habit among children aged 3-11, but if left unchecked, it can lead to various dental issues such as open bite, overjet, and malocclusion. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of orthodontic appliances versus aversion therapy in reducing the pathophysiologies of thumb sucking in this age group. The findings of this research have the potential to guide clinicians in choosing the most effective treatment method for addressing the dental consequences of thumb sucking in children.
Thank you once again for your time and support.
Warm regards,
TCDHA Semester 4 Students
How old is your child ?
3-4 Years old
5-6 Years old
7-8 Years old
8-10 Years old
11-12 Years old
12+ Years
What was your childs gender at birth?
Female
Male
Do both parents/ or parent /or guardian(s) in the household work?
Yes
No
What is the marital status of the child's parents?
Married
Seperated
Divorced
Widowed
Single Parent / Guardian
Does Thumb-Sucking run in the family ?
Yes
No
Are there any other habits besides thumb sucking that run in the family ?
Nails biting
Hair twirling
Holding/ biting foreign objects with teeth
Has anyone in the family had Orthodontic Treatment in the past?
Yes
No
Do any of the child's parents / guardians have misaligned teeth?
Yes
No
When do you recall your child starting sucking their thumb
Less than 6 months
Around 6 months
Older then 2 years old
Since birth
My child does not suck their thumb
How often do your believe this oral habit occurs
Daily
1-2 times per day
3+ times per day
Weekly
My child does not suck their thumb
Is your child thumb sucking habit during the night time or does it occur anytime of the day?
Only the night time
Only during the day time
Both day and night time
My child does not suck their thumb
In your opinion, what is the duration of your child's thumb sucking ?
No more then 10 seconds
No more then 30 seconds
No more than 1 Minute
No more than 10 Minutes
What is the most prevalent feeling right before the child starts starts thumb sucking? In other words, what is the feeling or situation leading to this habit
Tiredness
Lonely
Scared
Thirst
Relaxation
Anxiousness/ Stress
In which situations do you find that you child tends to suck their thumb? (You may choose all options that are applicable)
Bedtime / While Sleeping
When then are bored
During Play
Around Meal time/ When hungry
While watching Televison/ On the iPad or Tablet
When angry or frustrated
When they are feeling ill
At school
After school
When confronted or being scoled
While trying to concentrate
While reading
While listening to music
Have you tried to break your childs thumb sucking habit?
Not Yet
Yes, however it did not work for my child
In a fun/positive way with a fabric guard
As a Parent, which method would you use to help your child break their thumb sucking habit ?
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0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
Are you aware of the long-term consquences that thumb-sucking has you childs teeth and jaws
Yes
No
As a parent, do you believe that thumb sucking can place your child in discomfort/and or an awkward position, like bullying or just make them feel uncomfortable in front of classmates/daycare?
Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
If yes, | ||
Would you consider help (e.g. Habit appliances) from a specialist? | ||
Try to manage it by yourself (behavior management)? | ||
Try some help from a specialist with managing it with family members? | ||
Do nothing/believe it will be going away on its own, as the child grows. |
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