Submitted by Dr. Sally

Question: I am very worried about my daughter who is still sucking her thumb at six-years-old. I have tried every trick in the book, but nothing seems to work. At this point she gets angry at me with whatever I suggest. Do you have any ideas for getting her to stop?

Recently, I wrote a post about feeling judged by our child’s dentist. The truth is, I’ve always taken care of my children’s teeth. Tooth-care is not a new phenomenon in our home. All the same, my daughter seems to be experiencing tooth decay faster than a Hollywood marriage goes down in flames.