My baby is teething!

One of the first major events in the development of a baby is teething – but unfortunately it often also involves pain and is thus a challenge for the entire young family. The next pages contain a great deal of information and tips on all aspects of teething and how you can alleviate your baby’s complaints.

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Dental caries (tooth decay) in children

Caries is not a question of age. Children and even babies can also be affected. For this reason, it is important to familiarise babies and children with the daily routine of tooth care from an early age. On the next few pages, you can read about what causes caries and what countermeasures you can take.

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Cleaning teeth properly

It is not difficult to learn the right way to clean teeth, but it is something that shapes a person’s entire life. For this reason, we recommend you ensure that your children start cleaning their teeth thoroughly right from the beginning and make it an enjoyable experience. We are happy to give you some tips on how you can make this routine as easy as possible for all concerned.

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“Follow-up cleaning” is a parental obligation

It is not until a child is 7 or 8 years of age that their motor skills allow them to carry out the difficult movements involved in cleaning teeth effectively and on their own. Consequently, parents should always perform “follow-up cleaning” on their children’s teeth. This is the only way to ensure that plaque is removed thoroughly.

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Xylitol and toothpaste

There are various active ingredients available to dental medicine that have proven their effectiveness in the prevention of caries and other tooth and oral cavity diseases. One of these is xylitol, an active agent in many of our products and in all nenedent® toothpastes. Learn more about xylitol, its mode of action and how it protects big and small teeth alike.

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The question of fluoride

Fluoride is the most important active ingredient in dental medicine and prevents the formation of caries and other diseases associated with tooth decay in the mouth area. There are, however, various factors that must be taken into consideration in its use, especially with babies and toddlers. Therefore, we will be happy to help you make the right decision.

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Toothpaste with or without fluoride

The importance of fluoride in the prevention of caries is undisputed. There are, however, various factors that must be taken into consideration with regard to its use, especially with babies and toddlers. Therefore, we will be happy to help you make the right decision.

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