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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.
Answered 3/4/2014
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