{"id":53,"date":"2023-03-05T12:54:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T12:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hamiltonpediatrics.ca\/blog\/?p=53"},"modified":"2023-04-14T12:55:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T12:55:19","slug":"do-pacifiers-affect-the-development-of-babies-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hamiltonpediatrics.ca\/blog\/2023\/03\/05\/do-pacifiers-affect-the-development-of-babies-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Will a Pacifier Affect the Development of Your Baby\u2019s Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From the moment babies are born, they want to be soothed. They are always searching for the comfort that comes with the feeling of being fed. That\u2019s what led to the invention of pacifiers. Once known as the \u201cbaby comforter\u201d at the turn of the 20th<\/sup> century, these self-soothing creations keep babies calm and happy. However, you may be concerned if they will negatively affect the development of your baby\u2019s developing teeth. Here\u2019s what to know about the connection between pacifiers and your little one\u2019s oral health<\/a>\u2026and when it\u2019s time to move on from the \u201cbaby comforter\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Pacifiers and Your Child\u2019s Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Modern pacifiers have now been used for over a hundred years. Babies use them as a way to self-soothe. Research has found that they are able to ease the discomfort of nursing premature babies.  Additionally, they can also help in weaning from breastfeeding and there\u2019s even research to support that they reduce the risk of SIDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While \u201cbinkies\u201d may have their benefits, there can some downsides to using them for too long. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n