Adult Pacifier Use: Benefits, Risks, and Emerging Trend

Adults are starting to use baby pacifiers, a trend that began in China.

They use it to calm down, like for anxiety or to manage conditions like ADHD, and even to stop smoking or lose weight.

Some say it helps them feel safe and secure.

However, this could cause problems.

Dentists warn that using a pacifier can push your teeth out of alignment, which requires expensive braces.

Also, the tongue movements involved can lead to other speech and dental problems.

In the end, pacifiers might only offer temporary comfort, and it may be a sign that you need a more long-term way to manage your feelings.