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When does the thumb/finger sucking occur?
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Daytime
Nighttime
Both
How frequent is the habit?
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A lot, day and night
Only when tired or sleeping
A little, most days
Rarely, not every day
How strong is the urge to suck?
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Extreme
About average
Not that much
How old is the thumb/finger sucker?
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Baby (0-1)
Toddler (2-3)
Small Child (4-7)
Older Child (8-12)
Teenager (13-17)
Adult (18+)
Which digits are sucked on?
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Always same thumb
Always same finger(s)
Varies
Does he/she also chew on inanimate objects?
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Yes
No
Has a dentist recommended to stop the sucking habit?
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No
Yes, and it is urgent
Yes, and it is non-urgent
Have you tried stopping the habit before?
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No
Yes – home remedy/other
Yes – nail polish
Yes – elbow guard
Yes – thumb/finger guard
Yes – thumb/finger glove
Does he/she also bite the finger nails?
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Yes
No
Are teeth visibly out of place?
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No
Yes, a little
Yes, very obvious
Is there a noticeable speech problem?
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Yes, and people notice
Yes, a little
No
Is he/she ready & motivated to quit?
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No
Yes
Unsure
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