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A member asked:
Can using a pacifier with braces keep the braces from straightening my teeth?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Why?: If you're wearing braces to straighten your teeth, why would you want to stop the straightening process? Counterproductive, isn't it?
Answered 7/15/2012
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YES: I can't imagine a situation where a patient would be wearing braces and still using a pacifier. If this is the case, the pacifier use needs serious attention right away.
Answered 4/4/2013
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YES!: Any pernicious habit (chewing on pencils, fingernails, your hair, etc) can damage braces and/or interfere with tooth/jaw movement. I don't understand why a 32 year old would evidence the behavior of a toddler. This is distressing. Perhaps you should look into why you are still behaving this way, and get help addressing the problem. Don't ignore this.
Answered 4/29/2013
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