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NoDoctor's answer:
Whether a pacifier causes harm to a child's teeth depends on the frequency, intensity, and duration of use. If your child only occasionally uses a pacifier before the age of one, it will not affect the development of their teeth. However, if your child is a pacifier enthusiast and always has it in their mouth, you need to be cautious about their teeth: the timing of tooth eruption may be delayed compared to normal, teeth may grow unevenly, or there may be issues such as overlapping teeth. Therefore, it is important to teach your child to use the pacifier correctly and try to stop using it after the age of one, opting for other comfort items instead.