This conversation delves into the critical aspects of dental health in early childhood, focusing on the impact of night feeds, the use of pacifiers, and thumb sucking.

Dr. Vivek Jogani shares insights on how these practices can affect dental health, emphasizing the importance of weaning from night feeds by 15 to 18 months to prevent nursing decay.

He discusses the appropriate use of pacifiers, highlighting their benefits and potential drawbacks, and offers practical advice for parents on managing thumb sucking. T

he conversation concludes with five essential commandments for maintaining optimal dental care for children.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry
02:12 Baby Bottle Syndrome: Dental decay due to night feeds and feeding to sleep
11:00 Effect of pacifier usage on the teeth
14:38 Effect of thumb sucking on dental development
17:23 Strategies to stop thumb sucking
20:17 Pacifier vs Thumb Sucking - Which is better for soothing?

This is part 2 of the conversation with Dr Jogani. You can watch Part 1 in which he teaches us all the essentials of taking care of our babies' and toddlers' teeth.

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In this episode of the Modern Indian Parent Podcast, Rinie Gupta speaks with Dr. Vivek Jogani, a pediatric dentist, about essential dental care for children. They discuss the importance of early dental visits, establishing oral hygiene from birth, choosing the right toothbrush and toothpaste, and strategies to encourage cooperation in children during brushing. Dr. Jogani shares valuable insights on how to make dental care a positive experience for both parents and children. Follow Modern Indian Parent on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/ Follow Dr Jogani on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kids_n_teens_dentist/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry 03:14 Getting your child comfortable with a dentist 05:38 Best time to take children to the dentist 07:12 What happens in the first dental visit for a baby? 08:48 Oral care for babies under 1 10:38 Choosing the Right Toothbrush 11:32 Importance of Electric Toothbrush for 4+ year olds 13:45 How to select the best toothbrush for children? 16:00 Selecting the Correct Toothpaste - Fluoridated vs Non Fluoridated 18:28 When to introduce an adult toothpaste for children? 19:23 How often do we brush children's teeth? 22:13 Strategies to help children who resist brushing their teeth

Follow Nupur on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/socialnupur/ Follow The Modern Indian Parent on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/ In this conversation, Nupur shares her personal journey through fertility challenges and IVF, discussing the emotional and physical aspects of the process. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the biological clock, the need for better education on reproductive health, and the impact of societal expectations on women's choices regarding parenthood. Nupur also highlights the significance of communication within relationships during fertility struggles and the necessity of mental health support throughout the journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:46 Nupur's Journey with Fertility Tests and IVF 09:43 Women's struggle with infertility and biological clock 15:55 Impact of IVF on the mother and father and their relationship 21:52 Talking about infertility and IVF with family members 24:10 Did Nupur consider Adoption before IVF? 25:53 Process of IVF - Tests, Preparations, Hormones, Embryos, Implantation 29:24 Genetic Testing of Embryos - To Do or Not To Do? 32:36 Emotional Toll of IVF + How to Get Help