Questions and answers.

A common cause is the thin coating that builds up on the top of the tongue: the tongue is not flat, and food traces and bacteria settle between the small bumps on its surface. A toothbrush barely reaches it. Research suggests that cleaning the tongue can reduce bad breath for a short time. If it persists, speak to your dentist.

Tongue cleaning does not replace brushing; it completes it. It is a few seconds before brushing in the morning, and it teaches a child early on to care for the whole mouth. There is no official age-based guideline for tongue cleaning in children; if you are unsure, ask your dentist.

A toothbrush is made for teeth; its bristles can spread the coating rather than lift it, and reaching back can trigger gagging. A tongue cleaner's wide, flat head passes over the tongue in one stroke. ottopien's grooved triangular head is shaped for exactly this.

Four things: a head with rounded edges, nothing hard or sharp; a handle that fits a small hand and doesn't slip; a surface that rinses and dries easily; and a different colour for each child so siblings don't mix them up. ottopien was designed for ages 6 and up around these four points.

ottopien is a tongue cleaner designed for children aged 6 and up; the whole family can use it. It has a grooved triangular head, rounded edges and a handle with a thumb rest. It comes in three colours: Lilac, Aegean (turquoise) and Pebble (grey). It is sold through the official ottopien store on Trendyol and Hepsiburada.

Before brushing, two or three gentle strokes from the middle of the tongue forward are enough; don't press. Rinse with lukewarm water, then brush your teeth. Dry it and return it to its cup.

Most people use it in the morning, as the day begins; you can use it in the evening too. What matters is being regular and gentle. Tongue cleaning does not replace a toothbrush and floss; it completes them.

We suggest before; that way rinsing and brushing follow the tongue cleaning. Choose whichever feels easier to you.

Yes. It was designed for your child; the form and the handle sit well in an adult hand too. The whole family uses it, each with their own colour.

We designed it for ages 6 and up. Between 6 and 12 we suggest an adult stays beside them. There is no official age-based guideline for tongue cleaning in children; if you are unsure, ask your dentist.

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. Don't leave it lying around after use; it is not a toy.

For some children the back of the tongue is sensitive. Keep the head on the front third of the tongue and move further back over time. Don't force it; try again the next morning.

No; a tongue cleaner is personal. Give each child their own colour. You can also choose two of the same colour.

We gather the name of the material, what it does not contain and its test documents on the Materials & safety page. We don't write a claim we don't have the documents for.

Instead of a cold, hard surface, we wanted a form with rounded edges. The material's name and documents are on the Materials & safety page.

Rinse with lukewarm water after each use; wash with soap when needed. Dry it and return it to its own cup.

Replace it if you see wear, scratches or a change in colour on the surface. Most families replace it every few months.

Only the colour. Pebble (grey), Lilac and Aegean (turquoise) share the same form and size.

From the official ottopien store on Trendyol and Hepsiburada. This is an information site; orders, delivery and returns are handled by the marketplace. On the product page you can choose the colour and set and go straight to the right listing.

The current price, offers and shipping are shown in our Trendyol and Hepsiburada store. Because marketplace prices can change, we don't show prices on this site.

For one child, the single is enough. For you and your child, the Duo Set: two colours, one each. For a family of three or siblings, the Family Set: Lilac, Aegean and Pebble, everyone with their own colour.

Shipping, delivery time and returns follow the terms of the marketplace you ordered from. You track your order in your Trendyol or Hepsiburada account.

Yes. Write to us from the Contact page; we'll get back to you based on quantity and colour split.