As your child grows, they’ll reach all kinds of milestones. Going to kindergarten, graduating from school, maybe even going off to college—one of the greatest privileges of being a parent is getting to be there for these moments.
However, your child may be more excited about some milestones than others. If you have a toddler or young child, you might have heard that it can be bad for their teeth’s development for them to suck on a pacifier past a certain age. That said, getting some kids to stop is much easier said than done. Here’s what you should know about the effect of pacifiers on kids’ oral health, and how you can wean them off of one.
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