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¹Dental Hypnosis Center of New Jersey, 1020 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA. dr@graysondds.com

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This case study shows hypnosis effectively stopped a 7-year-old's persistent thumbsucking in one session. This intervention avoided potential social harm and the need for orthodontic treatment.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Psychology
Behavioral Intervention
Hypnotherapy

Background:

Persistent thumbsucking beyond age 6 can lead to social difficulties and dental malocclusions.
Orthodontic intervention may be necessary for prolonged thumb-sucking habits.

Observation:

A 7-year-old girl continued to exhibit thumbsucking behavior.
The child faced potential peer pressure and ridicule due to the habit.

Findings:

A single hypnotic intervention session was employed.
Techniques included habit validation and visualization of a role model.

Implications:

Hypnotherapy offers a rapid and effective solution for habit cessation in children.
This approach may prevent negative social and dental outcomes associated with persistent thumbsucking.