What is the difference between an orthodontic pacifier and an ordinary pacifier?

Ordinary pacifiers have a simple design which may deform the mouth, and jaws and increase the incidence of oral and dental problems. However, an orthodontic pacifier has a special design that is appropriate to an infant’s mouth, and jaw to prevent any future oral and dental problems.

What is the best age for an infant to start using an orthodontic pacifier?

The best time to accustom infants to orthodontic pacifiers is between the age range of 6 months and 1 year after birth. This is because they are attempting to become used to sucking milk out of their mothers’ breasts before that time. In fact, sucking a pacifier can confuse an infant and disturb breastfeeding before that time.

How can an infant be accustomed to an orthodontic pacifier?

First, it is advisable to put the pacifier into the infant’s mouth several times so that the infant becomes accustomed to sucking it. The pacifier shouldn’t in any way shape or form be forced into the infant’s mouth. When the infant is hungry, it should not be placed in the infant’s mouth to form the habit of sucking it. The infant should first be fed. When the infant needs to be calm, you may then use the pacifier, so that the infant starts becoming accustomed to sucking it gradually.

Until what age should a baby use an orthodontic pacifier?

The best time to stop a baby from using a pacifier is near the age of 2 years old. It is advisable to stop using the pacifier before the baby’s teeth start to grow in order to prevent any dental problems or formations (overbite, etc).