{"id":172,"date":"2018-11-03T22:52:54","date_gmt":"2018-11-03T22:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2018-12-18T23:02:40","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T23:02:40","slug":"dentist-for-infants-in-bergenfield-weighs-in-on-pacifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/03\/dentist-for-infants-in-bergenfield-weighs-in-on-pacifiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist for Infants in Bergenfield Weighs in on Pacifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_208063874__1545173279_58877.pacifier.resized.jpg\" alt=\"baby with pacifier in Bergenfield\" class=\"wp-image-173\" width=\"224\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_208063874__1545173279_58877.pacifier.resized.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_208063874__1545173279_58877.pacifier.resized-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_208063874__1545173279_58877.pacifier.resized-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve fed the baby but he\u2019s still fussy. You may not hesitate to pop a pacifier in his mouth to comfort and calm him &#8211; unless you\u2019ve heard some buzz about the risks of baby binkies. Desperate times call for <em>good information<\/em>. Your dentist for infants in Bergenfield wants to help you avoid desperate measures by knowing the pros and cons of pacifiers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of pacifier use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news! Pacifiers are not only great at calming your baby down, a number of studies show they can also help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)<\/li><li>Ease stress for moms with postpartum depression<\/li><li>Distract your baby from painful and stressful situations<\/li><li>Improve preemies\u2019 digestion and overall thriving<\/li><li>Teach babies to self-soothe<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the risks of pacifiers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies show that pacifier use risks may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dental problems <\/li><li>Potential weight gain<\/li><li>Pacifier addiction<\/li><li>Higher incidence of ear infections<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does a pacifier cause dental problems?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged pacifier use can cause malformation of your baby\u2019s mouth, resulting in the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/orthodontics.html\">orthodontics<\/a> later. The most common issues are <em>overbites<\/em> (where the top teeth extend out further than the bottom), <em>underbites<\/em> (where some or all of the top teeth fit inside the bottom teeth), and <em>crossbites<\/em> (where teeth are tilted). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heredity and delayed development of teeth can also play a role, but thumb sucking and pacifier use often exacerbate the condition, especially with prolonged use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is too long to allow my infant to use a pacifier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, most of the concerns dentists have about pacifiers applies to frequent and prolonged use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind these guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Malformation of the mouth often occurs from pacifier use between the ages of 2 and 4.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Restrict pacifier use to specific times. If allowed to use their binkie all day, the self-soothing benefit can become addictive. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>While it can be a challenge at any age to wean a child from the pacifier, the transition is generally smoother when they\u2019re between 6-12 months than when they\u2019re toddlers and have had more time to grow attached to it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>From a dental perspective, the only real advantage of a pacifier over thumb sucking is that you can take the pacifier away. But there\u2019s no guarantee they won\u2019t then resort to thumb or finger sucking. &nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if my child is already addicted to the pacifier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about your baby\u2019s attachment to the pacifier and the effects it may be having, his or her dentist can make recommendations that will put your fears to rest. Children should see the dentist by their first birthday if they use a bottle at night and by age 2 if they don\u2019t, which is before misalignment issues will have started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the dentist sees that misalignment issues have already started, treatments are available to get their development back on track as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/bergenfield-location.html\">Smile More Kidz<\/a>, your child\u2019s experience is not only gentle, it\u2019s fun! Dr. Tong, Dr. Mendia, Dr.Reff and Dr. Sunkin love kids and know how to keep them smiling. They\u2019ve donated more than $150,000 in dental work to children and adults in Bergenfield and around the world, and they\u2019re passionate about helping parents learn how to care for their children\u2019s dental needs. Call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=smile+more+kidz+google+maps&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS776US778&amp;oq=smile+more+kidz+google+maps&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j69i64.4391j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\">(845) 859-6060<\/a> to find out more about their Toddler Thursdays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve fed the baby but he\u2019s still fussy. You may not hesitate to pop a pacifier in his mouth to comfort and calm him &#8211; unless you\u2019ve heard some buzz about the risks of baby binkies. Desperate times call for good information. 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