Mar 20 • General discussion
STOP 🛑 Prolong Pacifier Use for Babies
Use of Pacifier
Pacifiers, Feeding Bottles & Your Child’s Teeth
👀 Look closely… what do you notice?
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⚠️ PROLONGED SUCKING HABITS CAN CAUSE:
âś” Misaligned teeth
✔ Open bite (front teeth don’t meet)
âś” Delayed or abnormal jaw development
âś” Speech difficulties later in life
âś” Increased risk of infections
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âť— WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW
Pacifiers, feeding bottles, and thumb sucking may seem harmless and soothing…
👉 But prolonged use (especially beyond age 2–3) can negatively affect your child’s oral and facial development.
👉 Constant sucking pressure changes how teeth and jaws grow.
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đźš« WHY YOU SHOULD LIMIT PACIFIER USE
• It interferes with natural tooth alignment
• It can lead to orthodontic problems
• It encourages dependency
• It may affect breastfeeding patterns in infants
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âś… WHAT TO DO INSTEAD
âś” Gradually reduce pacifier and bottle use
âś” Avoid dipping pacifiers in sugary substances
âś” Encourage natural soothing methods
✔ Stop use ideally by age 2–3 years
âś” Visit a dental professional early
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đź’ˇ REMEMBER
“Healthy habits today protect your child’s smile tomorrow!”
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🏥 MESSAGE FROM CDAN
Cosmetic Dentistry Academy of Nigeria Limited (CDAN)
Signed:
Dr. Mrs. Monica Vincent Ajadalu
President & Founder
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🎯 CALL TO ACTION
👶 Protect your child’s smile from the start
📢 Educate other parents
🦷 Book early dental check-ups
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STOP 🛑 Prolong Pacifier Use for Babies
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