Pacifiers and baby bottles

When babies are born, their natural reflex is to suck. They develop this instinct even before they are born. Sucking is a normal part of development and it is comforting for them during the first years of their life. Sucking can even bring comfort after a child does not need nourishment from a breast or a bottle anymore. Children can find comfort when sucking on hands, pacifiers, and fingers. You may wonder whether these sucking habits can create problems for their teeth.