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Mom of a 7 yr 4 m old girl4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert My daughter is 3 plus but she still takes her pacifier , how to stop that. Does it effect her teeth .

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ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist4 years ago

A. Hi yes you should stop this habit of putting pacifier as soon as possible because prolonged it's use will cause malalignment of the teeth.. try to distract your child and keep away from sucking Pacifier

Sarika guptaMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. hello there ma'am please do not worry about it too much and yes it will impact on baby teeth nd also it is better to hide your baby pacifier and might be your baby cry for sometimes. and also divert baby mind somewhere else when baby looking for pacifier. take care

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