Question 1

is overbite caused by pacifier?

Accepted Answer

Confusing your terms: Overbite is how much your top and bottom front teeth overlap when your teeth are closed. It is not caused by a pacifier. Open bite is when you have a space between your upper and lower front teeth even though your back teeth are closed. It can be caused by a pacifier. Overjet is how much the top front teeth stick out ahead of the bottom front teeth. Excessive overjet can be caused by a pacifier.

Question 2

what is used to correct an overbite?

Accepted Answer

See an orthodontist: I would say that either orthodontics and possibly oral surgery may be needed to correct the overbite.

Question 3

have a 5mm overbite. what are my options.

Accepted Answer

Get Ortho consults: We usually suggest that our patients have 3 consults to hear the various philosophies that orthodontists may have. That way, you can decide what the best treatment will be for you. Consults are typically free, so do your research.

Question 4

can pacifier use be bad?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It could be if the adult dentition has already erupted.   Leading to shifting of the teeth and an open bite.   Can be a tough habit to break.

Question 5

is pacifier good for an infant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The general answer is yes. It is a great way to calm a baby and avoid overfeeding. It has also been thought to decrease chances of sudden infant death syndrome. Do consider: do not start until 3-4 weeks if you are breast feeding (nipple confusion) and definitely take away by age 1 yr. Although you could use it up to age 18-24 mo, it is harder to wean at that age and may affect teeth and speech dev.

Question 6

can iii box elastics fix an overbite?

Accepted Answer

No: Elastics won't fix an overbite. Talk to an orthodontist or dentist trained in orthodontics.

Question 7

slight overbite, do i need extractions?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Some mild overbites can be reduced by proclining the lower dental arch, and /or retraction of upper anterior teeth if space permits. Your orthodontist is in the best position to answer your question based upon your records.

Question 8

can an overbite cause facial asymmetry?

Accepted Answer

: Yes especially if only on one side or more on one side or the other. Dentist can help answer.

Question 9

does using a pacifier help or hurt colic?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Pacifiers can calm children, and therefore may allow them to more easily quiet during bouts of colic.  They do not actually have any effect on the colic itself.

Question 10

can i give my baby her pacifier at night?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Up to one year of age pacifiers may be helpful against sudden infant death syndrome. If it helps your baby sleep, continue offering it until this age. Then reduce its use or remove completely.

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