While we all know how difficult it is to calm a yelling newborn and a pacifier helps a lot, it is important to acknowledge that this is a solution only to be used until the age of 2. Pacifiers restrict the growth of the upper jaw and impede normal tooth eruption. This is how teeth erupt with prolong pacifier use😱

1. Give them unlimited amounts of sugar 2. Give them unlimited amount of sugary drinks- a 0.5l Coke has 54g (=13.5 teaspoons) of sugar! The daily recommended total sugar intake is 7 teaspoons. 3. Do not brush their teeth. If they do it themselves, make sure, you don´t check how well they did- especially around the age of 6, when the first permanent teeth start erupting. 4. Encourage the use of a pacifier, especially after the age of 2. 5. When they can, they should breathe through their mouth- this helps the jaws to develop in a wrong growth pattern. 6. When there is a dental visit due, you should definitely tell them about your traumas when going to the dentist and about the pain and the anxiety. Do you have any helpful tips for this?

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This group is for parents who want their kids´ teeth to be nice and white, to help them overcome dental anxiety and empowering them to take care about their own oral health. I am a dentist with 10 years experience in private practice. I live in Ljubljana (Slovenia), with husband, 2 kids, 2 cats and a dog. I would love to hear from you! Please tell us about yourself, what your passions are and how this community can serve you❤️

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