Sucking is a natural instinct for an infant & often sticks around as a comforting habit into the toddler years. Thumb or finger sucking has a huge emotional component, so remember — in order to successfully wean, your child must be mentally ready to change their behavior & break the habit. This post may contain …
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Parents often ask the question: which is better? Pacifiers or thumb sucking? Both help soothe and comfort your child, but both will also have negative dental effects down the line. An infant’s sucking need begins in the womb. Olivia started sucking her thumb in utero! Placing a thumb or finger in the mouth can provide …
As pediatric dentists, we follow certain guidelines for when we recommend our patients to discontinue usage of the pacifier. It’s okay to introduce a pacifier to your baby if they have a sucking need. However, the persistent sucking motion can apply unfavorable forces to the teeth and jaws, causing abnormal development. As the mom of …
