19/07/2026
🍼 Ever wondered how prolonged pacifier use can affect your child's smile? 🦷
When a child continues using a pacifier or sucking their thumb beyond the age of 2–3 years, the constant pressure can gradually influence the way their jaw and teeth develop.
One common result is an anterior open bite—where the front teeth don't touch, even when the back teeth are together.
✨ The good news?
If the habit is stopped early enough, a child's growing jaw often has an amazing ability to self-correct naturally, reducing or even eliminating the bite problem without treatment.
👶 The earlier the habit is broken, the better the chance for normal dental development.