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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many dentists say no need to be concerned, in terms of teeth, until 3 or 4. I haven't faced this battle yet (older kid refused to take a pacifier and younger kid is only 4 months old), but I have faced down other challenges where I thought my kid was supposed to be doing something by a certain age and wasn't. In nearly all cases, waiting a few months and trying again (or even waiting a few more months and trying yet again) worked much better.[/quote]

Our pediatric dentist told us at her first visit at 2yo that there was no need to try to take our oldest DD's pacifier away, especially since she was about to get a sister and would likely need the comfort. We didn't try at all. One night when she was 2.5y we couldn't find her pacifier. She fell asleep anyways. She then didn't ask for it for a couple days. When she next asked for it, I simply mentioned that I couldn't find it. Every few days she would bring it up but not fuss when I mentioned I couldn't find it. It was so painless to let her just drop it when she was done. Also, her teeth are perfect -- no cavities, straight. Her dentist thinks she is doing just fine.[/quote]

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