Thumb-sucking is a common habit among infants and young children, and it usually serves as a source of comfort and self-soothing. However, prolonged or aggressive thumb-sucking can indeed lead to dental and orthodontic problems

Pulling out a loose baby tooth for a small child is generally not recommended unless the tooth is extremely loose and about to fall out naturally. Baby teeth, also known as primary teeth, typically come out on their own as part of the natural tooth development process.