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According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, If your child is still using a pacifier at the age of 3, the habit should be discouraged. This is because the upper front teeth may tip outward or come in improperly as a result. If you're unsure if your child's pacifier or thumb-sucking habit is interfering with the healthy development of teeth and jaws, please contact us. We're happy to advise you with behavior modification techniques.
Here are a few additional guidelines for pacifier use:
- Never dip the pacifier into a sweet substance such as honey.
- Do not use a string, ribbon or cord to secure the pacifier to clothes or cribs.
- The pacifier shield should be larger than the child's mouth.
- Discontinue use if the pacifier fits into the child's mouth.
- Discard pacifiers that are worn or deteriorating
- Do not allow the child to sleep with the pacifier.
Remember, the AAPD recommends your child's first visit with a pediatric dentist by the age of 1 or with the eruption of the first tooth. If you've yet to find your dental home, we welcome you to become a part of our Schaumburg pediatric dental family.
