{"id":5815,"date":"2022-11-27T11:11:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-27T16:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/?p=5815"},"modified":"2025-05-05T16:46:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T16:46:10","slug":"pacifier-pros-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/pacifier-pros-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Pacifier Pros &#038; Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To binky or not to binky? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/infant-and-toddler-health\/in-depth\/pacifiers\/art-20048140\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacifier use<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for infants has been a subject of debate as long as they\u2019ve been around. <a href=\"\/about-us\/\">Carolina Complete Dental Care<\/a> shares some pros and cons below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pros<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Pacifiers can soothe a fussy baby. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your child has a strong sucking reflex or has difficulty falling asleep, a pacifier can be an effective step towards entering Dreamland. (Unfortunately, sleeping through the night is not affected by pacifier use.)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Pacifiers are distracting. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If baby has to have a shot, a binky can help to forget the poke.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Pacifiers can reduce SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) risk at naptime and bedtime. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If breastfeeding, wait until baby is 3-4 weeks old and you\u2019ve got a regular nursing routine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cons<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Pacifiers may increase ear-infection risk. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, babies 0-6 months old are at the highest risk of SIDS and the lowest risk of ear infection, which is the age babies usually want a binky most.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Prolonged pacifier use can lead to dental problems. <\/b>Carolina Complete Dental Care<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0wants you to know that normal pacifier use during the first few years of a child\u2019s life rarely affects the teeth, but prolonged use <\/span><b>can<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cause <a href=\"\/services\/orthodontics\/\">bite misalignment<\/a> or postpone teeth coming in as they should.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have more questions about pacifier use or just need a quality dentist for your little one, <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">contact us at Carolina Complete Dental Care<\/a> today!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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