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Learning Database Design and Data Types

I'm learning about database design and have the following question.

If you choose a data type that works but is far larger of a data type then what is actually, will the poor selection of data type negativily  impact the performace of a data base and cause higher memory usage since data types and there values are stored in memory?
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Thanks..

Is there software out there can will scan your DB servers do see if it meets best practices / normizaltion standards
Does anyone have any additional thoughts on this.