{"id":1343,"date":"2022-09-30T15:40:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T15:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=1343"},"modified":"2023-02-15T12:01:03","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T12:01:03","slug":"pacifiers-and-thumb-sucking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/pacifiers-and-thumb-sucking\/","title":{"rendered":"PACIFIERS AND THUMB SUCKING"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The sucking of thumbs and sucking of pacifiers is normal for most infants.\u00a0 Sucking is a natural and instinctual baby habit, so infants find comfort, relaxation, and security in sucking a thumb or pacifier.<\/span><\/p>

Research from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) shows that most children stop using pacifiers by the age of four.\u00a0 It is difficult to break a thumb sucking habit and it tends to persist for a longer period of time without intervention.\u00a0 A child who continues to suck their thumbs or pacifiers after the age of five (and particularly after their permanent teeth have emerged) is at a high risk of developing dental complications.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are the dangers associated with thumb sucking and pacifier use in children?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The damage caused by thumb sucking and pacifier use can be quite subtle.\u00a0 Both can be difficult to detect with the naked eye, and both tend to take place over an extended period of time.\u00a0 The following are some risks associated with prolonged thumb sucking and pacifier use:<\/span><\/p>

Misalignment of the jaw –<\/b><\/p>

Many pacifiers are completely unnatural to hold in the mouth, because they come in a wide range of shapes and sizes.\u00a0 During the development of the jaws, pacifiers and thumbs can cause the jaws to become misaligned.<\/span><\/p>

Decay of the teeth –<\/b><\/p>

Many parents attempt to soothe their infants by dipping their pacifiers in honey or other sugary substances.\u00a0 Bacteria in the mouth produce harmful acids when they feed on sugar.\u00a0 Childhood caries and pediatric tooth decay can be caused by acids that attack tooth enamel.<\/span><\/p>

Roof narrowing <\/b>\u2013<\/span><\/p>

During childhood, the structures of the mouth are extremely pliable.\u00a0 Sucking on thumbs and pacifiers for prolonged periods of time causes the roof of the mouth to narrow (as if molding around the sucking device).\u00a0 There may be problems with the development of the teeth later on as a result of this.<\/span><\/p>

Slanting teeth <\/b>\u2013<\/span><\/p>

Growing teeth may slant or protrude due to thumb and pacifier sucking, resulting in poor esthetic results.\u00a0 Additionally, thumb sucking and pacifier use during later childhood increase the need for extensive orthodontic treatment.<\/span><\/p>

Mouth sores <\/b>\u2013<\/span><\/p>

The effects of passive sucking are much less harmful than those of aggressive sucking.\u00a0 It is possible for sores or ulcers to develop after aggressive sucking (popping sounds when the child suckes).<\/span><\/p>

Pacifiers can be purchased if you follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>