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Are thumb sucking and pacifier sucking habits harmful to teeth?

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Are thumb sucking and pacifier sucking habits harmful to teeth?

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Non-nutritive habits are a normal part of a childs development. Depending on the intensity, frequency and duration of the habit, these habits may interfere with the normal development and growth of the teeth and jaws. At your childs oral evaluation, we will discuss the presence of any habits and their effects on your childs development.