For your child. With your questions.
We wrote this page for parents who want the best for their child. What we know is kept clearly apart from what we don't.
Middle to tip, gently.
One path, two gentle strokes. With you beside them for the first weeks.
Place. Rest the head on the middle of the dry tongue, before any toothpaste.
Draw forward. From the middle to the tip, gently. No pressure.
Once more. Along the same path; there is no hurry.
Rinse. Rinse with lukewarm water, dry it and return it to its cup.
A porcelain-like 3D mouth model: rows of teeth and the tongue. The ottopien tongue cleaner glides from the middle of the tongue to the tip, lifting the pale layer where it passes.
From what age?
We designed it for ages 6 and up. Between 6 and 12, we suggest an adult stays with them. There is no official age-based guideline for tongue cleaning in children; if you are unsure, ask your dentist.
The first week.
- Show them first.
- Start from the middle of the tongue, not the back.
- Two or three gentle strokes are enough.
- Rinse it and return it to its cup.
If they gag.
The back of the tongue is sensitive for some children. Keep the head on the front third of the tongue and move back over time. Do not force it; try again the next morning.
Materials.
What it is free of, and the test documents: Materials and safety
Cleaning and storage.
One colour per child; do not share.
When to replace it.
Replace it if you see wear, scratches or a change in colour.
Habit chart.
The Family Set box holds a simple habit chart for the first 21 days.
What we know, what we do not
For information only; if you have a concern, ask your dentist or doctor.