Can Pacifiers Affect My Child’s Oral Health?

March 5, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — healthykidsdentistry @ 2:12 am
toddler with a pacifier

Pediatric dentistry tends to be a specialty distinct from other kinds of dental care because young people’s growing jaws require specific knowledge to treat effectively. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that many parents struggle to make decisions regarding their children’s oral health.

One of the first choices parents have to make regarding their kids’ teeth is when to use a pacifier, and when to help their kids wean off. You may have heard that excessive pacifier use can affect your child’s teeth; here’s what you should know about the impact that it may have.

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