There are many pacifier options on the market. From a dental perspective, parents should avoid orthodontic pacifiers. This nomenclature makes it sound like orthodontic pacifiers would be good for the oral cavity, but we have found maxillary collapse associated with this particular pacifier.

Prolonged pacifier use has long lasting effects on overall health, not just oral health. It can lead to collapse of the maxillary bone structure, affecting teeth eruption, airway, and facial features. Early treatment with jaw expansion is necessary to correct pacifier effects.

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