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Usually, no permanent harm is done to the teeth or jaws as long as the habit is stopped before the adult teeth start coming into the mouth. This is usually around six years of age. If your child is a tenacious sucker and repeatedly sucks on a finger, pacifier, or other object over long periods of time, his or her front teeth may tip outward toward the lip. In these children the front teeth may not even touch when they smile. Once a child stops sucking, often the lips will pull the teeth back on their own. However, if your child persists with this habit after the adult teeth start coming into the mouth, then orthodontic treatment may be required to correct his or her smile.