The Air Force Safety Center is a Field Operating Agency with headquarters at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
The Finnish researchers are unsure why the use of a pacifier might lead to an ear infection, but theorized it may have something to do with the change in pressure equilibrium inside the ear caused by the sucking.
There's no evidence that pacifiers cause permanent damage to baby teeth â they usually shift back into place after a few months of not using a pacifier. The bigger concern is permanent teeth, which start coming in around age 4 to 6. It's a good idea to mention your child's extended pacifier use to the dentist so she can check his teeth and jaw.