Dummies, soothers, pacifiers. We make it easy for you to choose a soother that works in harmony with your baby’s development… instead of potentially harming their development.
This guide is for you if:
Pacifiers: Are they good for your child? Learn about the dangers of soothers…
When teenagers need orthodontic treatment, it’s often because they used a dummy – or sucked their thumb – as a young child
“In western Europe, 70-80% of children have a dummy and one in two of them develop a crossbite or an open bite,” says Dr of Dental Science Herbert Pick.
In fact, only 20% of such “malocclusions” are genetic.
A crossbite occurs when the jaw does not properly align – the lower jaw is wider than the upper jaw. It can lead to problems including jaw pain and damage to the teeth or gums.
An open bite is when the front and lower teeth do not touch each other when the mouth is closed.
Children with such problems are more prone to mouth breathing – breathing through the mouth rather than the nose…
… which, in turn, leads to an insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain.
This can cause developmental disorders.
Dr Herbert Pick, who developed the Curaprox soother, says: “There is a clear link between jaw abnormalities and a tendency towards mouth breathing, which can lead to problems such as disturbed sleep and difficulty concentrating.
“Poor posture has also been cited in the literature as a consequence of mouth breathing, along with speech and concentration disorders and even hyperactivity and heart conditions.”
How and why we developed the best pacifiers…
For Dr Pick, a distinguished orthodontist in Kufstein, Austria, developing the ultimate soother became a personal mission… after his son developed a crossbite.
“I felt challenged, not just as a father but also as an orthodontist, and I wanted to know exactly why this crossbite happens and how it can be prevented,” he says.
As with all our baby products, the Curaprox soother was developed using our “biofunctionality” ethos…
… thinking about cause and effect – and creating products that promote growth in a natural way.
And all our Curaprox baby products are toxin-free so:
Introducing a revolution in soothers… for both the oral health – and the overall health – of your child…
Why the Curaprox soother is the ultimate orthodontic dummy…
The Curaprox soother developed by orthodontists:
PLEASE BEWARE: A number of manufacturers state their pacifiers are “orthopaedic” – without any real substance to back up their claim.
You will notice straight away the Curaprox soother – with its flat suction tip and side wings – looks different from all the others…
The flap tip:
Sized based on your child’s weight… because children’s jaws develop according to weight rather than age:
All good things must come to an end!
To help healthy jaw development, we recommend you dispose of soothers by your child’s third birthday at the latest.
The best dummy clips…
Curaprox Baby products are the fun way to help your child easily move towards enjoying regular brushing…
The Curaprox baby toothbrush, developed by Dental Professor Adrian Lussi:
So now you should be an expert on how a pacifier can actually work in harmony with your child’s development!
Please ask your dental professional or midwife if you want more information about caring for your child’s oral health.
