Question 1

will pacifier use affect teeth alignment?

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Not in a Baby: Using a pacifier before any teeth are present will not affect future occlusion.  Pacifiers or thumb sucking over a long time with teeth present can cause a malocclusion.

Question 2

will pacifiers hurt my child's teeth?

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Not likely: Pacifier-sucking and thumbsucking generally do not damage teeth, but they will lead to more overbite in a baby's front teeth. Be sure these habits go away before the permanent teeth come. Throw out the pacifiers no later than when throwing out the bottles (around age 20-24 months). Since many or most kids get braces to straighten their teeth in their teen years, an overbite is correctable.

Question 3

will using a  pacifier stop teeth grinding during sleep?

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Maybe. See below.: I assume you mean in children. The use of a pacifier to stop children from grinding is not what i would recommend. Grinding at night can result from stress. Take your child to a pedodontist for evaluation and treatment options.

Question 4

are pacifiers bad for a baby's teeth?

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Usually not: A pacifier can pull the upper front section of teeth forward. If it is discontinued before age 2, those teeth will move back.

Question 5

can you tell me is a pacifier bad for kids teeth?

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Thumb worse: Sucking reflex important for infants.  Easier to wean child off pacifier than thumb, and thumb creates more jaw distortion than pacifier.  See a pediatric dental specialist beginning at 1st b'day and ask for guidance.

Question 6

please answer me. is a pacifier bad for kids teeth?

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Pacifiers: Up to the age of 4, it is generally not a problem. Consider using an orthodontic pacifier. See the following website for more information: http://www.Bundoo.Com/articles/what-is-an-orthodontic-pacifier/.

Question 7

does using a pacifier have any consequences on a baby's teeth later on in life?

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Yes: Overuse of a pacifier can lead to increased problems with cavities and more dental malocclusion of protruding. This may require major repair work.

Question 8

baby wants to suck on it so need to know what a pacifier can do to the teeth if anything?

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Altered growth: Its best to try to discontinue the pacifier once the teeth begin to erupt into the mouth. Once the permanant front teeth begin to come in at about age 5-7, it will alter their growth.

Question 9

are there any kinds of pacifiers that are better for a baby's teeth than others? there are all kinds of pacifiers of different designs, shapes and materials. i'd like to know if there is anything in particular we should be looking out for in order to get

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Philadelphia,
The : Philadelphia, 
the best pacifier is the one that pacifies the best.  
I believe they all have a similar effect on the dentition and palate.  So, if your going to need braces and palatal expansion it might as well be worth it.
Hope this is helpful, 
michael i. Wollock, dmd, agd fellow
dentistry at suburban square
610-649-0313
www.Dentistryatsuburbansquare.Com.

Question 10

does chewing on a pacifier harm my teeth?

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Not likely, but risk: It is very unlikely that chewing on a pacifier will hurt the teeth, however, it is a big risk for choking.  Chewed pacifiers can have small pieces that fall off and a child can have life-threatening choking, so it is good to discourage this behavior and also frequently check pacifiers to make sure no tears or holes have occurred.

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