Does a pacifier harm baby teeth?
A pacifier used beyond the age of one can cause serious skeletal deformation in the jaws. The skeletal changes in the jaws can not only affect the way the mouth and teeth look, but it can also adversely affect a child’s speech. A good way to encourage your child to get rid of their habit is to have the child leave the pacifier under their pillow for the “Tooth Fairy”. This is usually an acceptable way for a child to get rid of their habit.
