Best practices: Ask a dental specialist
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Question:Do thumb sucking and pacifiers cause malposed (crooked) teeth?
Answer:
Only if the habit is beyond 2 to 4 years prlonger thumb sucking (or pacifier sucking) interferes with the proper growth of the mouth and the alignment of the teeth. This improper development, if not corrected, will change the appearance of the childs face.

