Which of the following is not true regarding "thumb sucking"?: (A) Is a sign of insecurity, (B) Pleasurable sensation, (C) Leads to dental problems, (D) Seen only in child < 4 years of age
Answer is D. Thumb sucking: common in infancy and in as many as 25% of children age 2 yr and 15% of children age 5 yr. self-soothing behavior Leads to dental problems T/t- Behavioural therapy