Can Pacifier Teeth be Fixed?
Don’t over stress about pacifier usage! A good rule of thumb is to wean your child off of their pacifier before age 3. Until then, use your Ingy Bingy Band to make using a newborn pacifier easy and stress free!
By Emily Rogers
Do pacifiers cause dental problems?
The truth about a newborn pacifier is yes, there can be dental problems with prolonged use of pacifiers. The American Academy of Pediatrics says, “Pacifier usage beyond one year also leads to a significantly higher incidence of anterior open bite, although an anterior open bite will improve after elimination of the pacifier before age three.
These are big words, but they truly are minor problems. Don’t let it deter you from using a pacifier!
How to prevent pacifier teeth?
Using an orthodonic pacifier is a great way to prevent pacifier teeth. There are several pacifiers made to combat this problem! There are many orthodontic pacifiers out there that have consulted pediatric dentists when designing them. Orthodontic pacifiers have a thin necked nipple to help with palate support.
Some popular orthodontic pacifiers include:
- Itzy Ritzy
- Nuk Orthodontic Pacifiers: Be mindful when shopping with this brand. They have some pacifiers with multiple pieces. A newborn pacifier with multiple pieces can break and become choking hazards instantly.
- Natursutten
No matter which infant pacifier you pick you need to get an Ingy Bingy Band.The Ingy Bingy Band is a pacifier wristband that velcros around baby’s wrist. This pacifier bracelet attaches to 100% of pacifiers on the market thanks to the two different models of wristbands. No matter what brand or age your pacifier is, your newborn pacifier won’t keep falling out due to the patent-pending technology of the Ingy Bingy pacifier wristband!
Can pacifier teeth be fixed?
The Academy of General Dentistry, says “prior to age 2, any consequences of pacifier use – like misaligned teeth or bone development problems – are temporary and will correct themselves within 6 months provided that pacifier use is stopped.”
Even if your child is older there is no reason to worry! Many dentists say that any dental issues caused by a pacifier with a 3 or 4 year old are minor and easily reversible!
How to get rid of the pacifier?
Here’s a few tips for weaning off the pacifier!
- Pay attention to when they are sucking on their infant pacifier. Are they trying to self sooth or just sucking because the pacifier is there?
- Postpone: If your child cries for their pacifier you can wait an allotted amount of time before giving it to them.
- Slowly reduce pacifier use: Work towards getting pacifier use down to only bedtime and naptime. One of my friends started allowing pacifiers only at naptime, bedtime, and when they are in the car. As an added bonus this has made car rides much easier for her! Offer a toy to distract your child or offer a teething ring if your baby is really needing to suck on something.
The moral of the story is don’t over stress about pacifier usage, but a good rule of thum is to wean your child off of their pacifier before age 3.Check out our Goodbye Paci blog post for more details on how to get rid of pacifiers. This will help you come up with a final plan for saying goodbye to the pacifier for good!
The Ingy Bingy Band is not your everyday pacifier clip! This game-changing pacifier wristband helps babies self-soothe at a younger age than ever before! Instinctively, babies gnaw on their hands in an attempt to soothe. The Ingy Bingy pacifier wristband keeps their pacifier right where they’ll find it, allowing your baby to comfort and calm themselves while you do whatever it is you need to do!
Our buttery soft wristband comes in two styles to accommodate every pacifier.
Our Pacific style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Avent, BIBS, Dr. Brown’s, MAM, Nuby, NUK, Medela, FRIGG, Nanobébé, Tommee Tippee, and Chicco pacifiers.
Our Sequoia style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Itzy Ritzy, Ryan & Rose, and The Dearest Grey pacifiers.
If you are still unsure which pacifier wristband style is right for you, check out our style guide or text the name and/or picture of your preferred paci & we’ll let you know which style is right for you!