Pacifier Use and Caring for Your Child’s Teeth

Dr. Young, our Polaris dentist, often gets questions from concerned parents related to pacifiers and the way in which they might affect the overall oral health of a child.  The good news is that it is common for a young infant to use a pacifier; it brings comfort and soothes the child when they are so young.  The key to good oral health and pacifier use, however, is to promote a great dental routine from a young age so that as the child ages, and outgrows his or her pacifier, their teeth don’t pay the price.