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Sucking on comforter

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Hey12345678 · 07/02/2021 20:20

I’ve noticed my almost two year olds front teeth are starting to stick out & Im wondering if this is due to him sucking on a comforter ? He uses it all through the night and on an off through the day. Tried to google but can’t seem to find out. Does anyone know if this be the cause ? Or can they just go like this on there own?

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Ohalrightthen · 07/02/2021 21:20

Yes. This is why the NHS advice say to remove dummies after 12 months, because they ruin teeth. Same for bottles.

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Hey12345678 · 07/02/2021 23:20

Sorry when I say comforter - it’s a small fluffy square/blanket that he sucks on . Not a dummy

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Elisheva · 07/02/2021 23:28

My niece had to wear braces to correct her teeth. She used to chew on her mussie and the dentist said this could cause it.

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Hey12345678 · 07/02/2021 23:36

Great 🙄 what am I meant to do then as there’s no way I could take his away he would be so upset and can’t sleep without it. Maybe il ask the dentist , so worried about his teeth now.

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Hey12345678 · 07/02/2021 23:37

Thank you x

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Elisheva · 07/02/2021 23:39

Not quite the same but ds’s front teeth definitely used to stick out. I took his dummy away when he turned three and his teeth sorted themselves out.

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Hey12345678 · 08/02/2021 08:01

Did you let him keep his dummy that long as he was so attached like my son? He’d be heartbroken if I took I away. That’s reassuring thank you. I guess I am worried about bullying at school aswell as it happened to me and he already has “tooth discolouration “ they just came through like that at 6 months even though it looks like I just haven’t brushed them 😢 hopefully the adult teeth are fine .

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Ohalrightthen · 08/02/2021 08:55

Well, would you rather he was upset for a few days, or had buckteeth? It's our job as parents to do what's right for our kids, even if it makes our lives difficult.

Batinhernightdress · 08/02/2021 09:04

Leave him be . Baby teeth drop out anyway and it seems most teenagers have braces anyway. Mine all have and none of them sucked anything.

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Hey12345678 · 08/02/2021 09:29

@Ohalrightthen

Why are you so rude !! ? It’s like a little teddy that’s he’s sucked on and cuddled to get to sleep since 6 months old it’s not just easy to stop him having it and It’s not about making my life difficult either if I take it away ?! It’s about him being upset ,which will upset me to see him crying and not being able to sleep and shouting out for it-he’s still quite little at 20 months? It’s not like I’m giving him chocolate milk through the night is it.

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Ohalrightthen · 08/02/2021 09:30

Leave him be . Baby teeth drop out anyway

This is a very naive way of thinking - damaged baby teeth have a huge impact on kids, even though they do fall out eventually. Protruding teeth can cause issues with speech and language development, can cause overbites, which also causes issues with eating, and can exacerbate plaque buildup and decay.

Treating your kid's first teeth like they don't matter because they're not permanent is a big mistake.

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Hey12345678 · 08/02/2021 09:33

@Batinhernightdress

Thank you that’s really helpful ! Il have to remind myself they’ll fall out x

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Ohalrightthen · 08/02/2021 09:33

I'm not being rude, I'm being honest. Constant sucking damages teeth. It's why you're supposed to move your children away from sucking from 12 months onwards. I know it's not nice to hear, but you're already seeing the damage done to your child's teeth, and if you want to stop it getting worse you're going to need to stop him sucking it.

Ohalrightthen · 08/02/2021 09:34

[quote Hey12345678]@Batinhernightdress

Thank you that’s really helpful ! Il have to remind myself they’ll fall out x[/quote]
In six years time! This is really not a good approach to take!

Letsallscreamatthesistene · 08/02/2021 13:19

@ohalrightthen you do come acvross as quute rude a lot of the time, on various threads.

OP I think its your choice. If the teeth came through discoloured then id be tempted to say its very little to do with the comforter. Im not sure I could say the same thing for the tooth positioning though. Its a difficult one.

FizzingWhizzbee123 · 08/02/2021 14:32

Maybe talk to a dentist first and check the cause before taking away his comforter, potentially unnecessarily. Comforters are very important children who have attached to one. I’d want to be confident that was the cause of dentals issues before removing it.

soughsigh · 08/02/2021 16:00

Mine sucks on a comforter a lot too. I asked at his last dentist appointment (which was pre covid) and the dentist had no worries about it damaging his developing teeth. My son's teeth are straight.

I assume you can't currently get an appointment, but you can perhaps ring the dentist's surgery?

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Hey12345678 · 08/02/2021 21:56

Thank you so much everyone, so helpful !! I think Il do what most of you have said and going to call the dentist tommorow they should let me send a picture in and can give me some advice.

@FizzingWhizzbee123 Definitely! Would be so awful if I had to take it away bless him x

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Hey12345678 · 08/02/2021 22:02

@Ohalrightthen

You seem to be just looking for an argument. I’m not interested in your advice or opinions thanks. Il listen to other people that have been helpful.

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Ohalrightthen · 09/02/2021 18:43

[quote Hey12345678]@Ohalrightthen

You seem to be just looking for an argument. I’m not interested in your advice or opinions thanks. Il listen to other people that have been helpful.[/quote]
Im not looking for an argument, I've just experienced enough of it first hand to be infuriated by people who treat their children's first teeth like they don't matter just because they're not permanent. Damage to the teeth at this age can have impacts for life. It's not a case of "oh they'll fall out eventually." Dental health is vital.

mumonthehill · 09/02/2021 18:48

Eldest ds sucked his thumb so no chance of removing that, youngest had a dummy until 1. Both have needed braces. You are not going to be able to stop him, it is his comfort and security. Although not ideal, braces are not the end of the world and many many children have them.

GingerAndTheBiscuits · 09/02/2021 19:11

Youngest DD sucks her thumb. Advice from our dentist was it’s not so much of a problem until her adult teeth start coming through. She has DH’s mouth so is likely to need braces whatever happens grin]

You could try limiting it to bedtime only? We stopped bringing DD’s comforter out of the house with us a couple of years ago as she automatically sucked her thumb with it in her hand. Then limited it to bedtime only. She sucks her thumb a lot less during the day now.

beanie44 · 09/02/2021 22:51

I'm just gonna put it out there and say teeth are teeth and to be honest I think comfort and love are more important for a 2 year old - my LO sucks on his revolting bunny's ears and it provides him with comfort, lots of big feelings at this age, don't worry too much - he will out grow it in his own time. Lots of people have misshapen teeth in childhood and they can be corrected later on if needed but people with misshapen teeth are still beautiful and not "buck-toothed" 🙄 your doing a great job x

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