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Around 18 months and up, whe molars begin to grow.
AboutHakira
Hakira contains both Ovalgen DC
and Xylitol
and Xylitol
Hakira contains Ovalgen DC and xylitol.
Tablet's shape with a hole is safe for children from around 1.5 years of age, when molars begin to grow.
They can be eaten as a snack, after meals, after brushing teeth, or before bedtime.
And since they are sugar-free with a subtle flavor, parents can enjoy eating them, too!
Tablet's shape with a hole is safe for children from around 1.5 years of age, when molars begin to grow.
They can be eaten as a snack, after meals, after brushing teeth, or before bedtime.
And since they are sugar-free with a subtle flavor, parents can enjoy eating them, too!
Verifications of shape and size
- ●We conducted a series of verifications with many prototypes to make sure this product can be eaten easily and safely by children around 18 months and up.
- ●We took the prototypes to pediatricians, dental surgeons and researchers of accidental swallowing by children, and asked for their advice.
- ●Pediatricians confirm that children eat this product safely.
AboutTooth
Decay
Babies are not born with
decay-causing bacteria in the mouth.
decay-causing bacteria in the mouth.
Decay-causing bacteria is known to be passed from parents or caregivers between the ages of around 19 months and 31 months.
Bacteria spreads from adults to babies by sharing a spoon, or huffing and cooling foods before feeding them.
So it’s important to take care of your own oral health and your baby’s to prevent tooth decay in future.
Bacteria spreads from adults to babies by sharing a spoon, or huffing and cooling foods before feeding them.
So it’s important to take care of your own oral health and your baby’s to prevent tooth decay in future.
Baby teeth are important
Hakira helps to enjoy parent-child oral care.
Dr. Tatsuhiko Seki
Japanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry cetified Pediatric Dentist
When molars begin to develop, around 1.5 to 3 years old, parents want to be especially careful about caries because the enamel on baby teeth is thin.
To maintain oral health, Hakira is recommendable because it contains Ovalgen DC and xylitol. They are sugar-free, and eatable after brushing teeth, meal, or snack.
To maintain oral health, Hakira is recommendable because it contains Ovalgen DC and xylitol. They are sugar-free, and eatable after brushing teeth, meal, or snack.
AboutBrushing
Teeth
Since teeth development varies greatly from child to child, this teeth brushing method should be taken as a guide. Children should be able to brush their teeth on their own by the time they start school.
Supervisor
Dr. Mitsuko Inoue
A visiting professor of Showa University
Since teeth development varies greatly from child to child, this teeth brushing method should be taken as a guide. Children should be able to brush their teeth on their own by the time they start school.
Supervisor
Dr. Mitsuko Inoue
A visiting professor of Showa University
Around 1 year
Lie baby down to brush their teeth
Teeth Appearance: approx. 8 teeth
Brush the backs of the upper teeth carefully, as milk residue tends to build up there.
The folds on the back of the upper lip (superior labial folds) are sensitive areas, so be careful not to apply a toothbrush to them.
Around 18 months
1歳6か月児
歯科検診
歯科検診
High risk of tooth decay caused by bacterial infection
Teeth Appearance: approx. 12 teeth
The year from this point on is when mutans infection is most likely to occur.
- ●First molar begins to appear.
- ●Make a habit of brushing after breakfast and before bed.
Around 2 years
Start learning to brush teeth on their own
Teeth Appearance: approx. 16 teeth
Brush thoroughly chewing surfaces of the back teeth.
- ●Baby canine appears, and 16 teeth (8 on each jaw) come through.
- ●Get your child to brush by themselves first, then give them a more thorough brushing.
Around 3 years
3歳児
歯科検診
歯科検診
Teething is completed
Teeth Appearance: approx. 20 teeth
- ●Second molars appears and in total, 20 baby teeth come through.
- ●Flossing is recommendable.
- ●If your child doesn’t like lying down to brush, you can brush child's teeth by standing behind your child.