🍼 How Prolonged Pacifier Use Can Affect Your Child’s Teeth 👶🦷 Pacifiers can be comforting for infants—but when used too long, they can start to shape how a child’s mouth develops. Here’s what can happen with prolonged pacifier use (especially beyond age 2–3): 👉 Open bite: The front teeth don’t touch when the mouth is closed. 👉 Crossbite: The upper teeth may sit inside the lower teeth. 👉 Speech issues: Tongue placement and pronunciation can be affected. 👉 Changes in jaw growth: The palate

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✨ My son has loved his pacifier from day 1. Ever wondered about its effects on their health and smile? ➡️ Natural for Babies: Sucking is more than just a habit for infants; it’s their way of exploring and finding comfort. It’s totally natural and often used for self-soothing. ➡️ Dental Concerns? According to @aapediatricdentistry, it’s all about how long (duration), how often (frequency), and how intensely (intensity) your child uses the pacifier. ➡️ Impact on Development: Lengthy, intense, and