She says the temporary ... Dental Association. Pacifiers encourage a habit of swallowing with the tongue forward, which can affect formation of the "s," "z," "t" and "d" sounds. Fortunately, a ...

Although Lacy explained that she does have an appointment pencilled in at a dental school where the costs would be lower, this isn't until May - and she's desperate to have a temporary fix until then.

The No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious. Decay can start as soon as teeth appear in the mouth. By age 5 ...