lose the pacifier. period. throw them away and expect a few challenging days but your three year old does not need them especially if they are already causing dental problems. there are several tricks to breaking this habit. 1. when you wash them leave it little bit of soap on them (don't rinse them well). the taste is not pleasant. 2. rough the pacifier up a bit with a little bit of sandpaper (doesn't feel right in their mouth). 3. trade them for a healthy snack when you see them using it. 4. at first tell them they can only use it in their bedroom while on their beds. new rule. you will win this battle. eventually. remember that you are the parent and you are in charge.
the upper teeth of my 3 year old are pushing out due to the constant use of a pacefier. how will we correct that?