Below you will find Åke’s answers to the most frequently asked questions that we receive about Denty. If you can’t find an answer to your question send us a mail at info@denty.se.

- When can you start using a pacifier?
- What’s the difference between Denty GENUIN and Denty FUTURA?
- Which pacifier should I start with?
- Why is the pacifier so flat?
- According to the packaging Denty is recyclable. What does this mean?
- Why are Denty pacifiers more hygienic than other pacifiers?
- Why do Denty pacifiers look so different compared with other pacifiers?
- Why don’t you use material like silicon or latex for the nipple?
- Is it good or bad to use pacifiers?
- I want my child to use a Denty pacifier but it just falls out of his mouth. What should I do?
- How common are bite problems? Don’t most children grow out of this?
- What about hygiene and pacifier use?
- You read about dangerous substances in pacifiers, chemicals that you really don’t want your child to have in their mouth. Should I be worried about this when my child uses Denty?

When can you start using a pacifier?
When breastfeeding is going smoothly and your child is steadily gaining weight you can test a pacifier if you want and think that your child wants it. Back.

What’s the difference between Denty GENUIN and Denty FUTURA?
The big difference between the two Denty models is the nipple. Denty GENUIN has a nipple that is thin and kind on your child’s mouth. In addition, Denty FUTURA is specially designed to prevent crossbite with its bowl-shaped nipple. Both are a tooth-friendly alternative for your child. Back.

Which Denty should I start with?
We recommend that you start with Denty GENUIN and then, if you want, go over to Denty FUTURA when your child is older and has teeth. Back.

Why is Denty so flat?
The part of the nipple which comes in contact with the teeth on both Denty GENUIN and Denty FUTURA decreases the risk for so-called open bite because your child can close his mouth almost completely when he uses the pacifier. Back.

According to the packaging Denty is recyclable. What does that mean?
Denty pacifiers are made completely of recyclable plastic, which makes Denty unique in the market today. Unfortunately Denty pacifiers can’t be disposed of in recycling stations yet because recycling stations only take plastic packaging. However, we want to do all we can for the environment and have given all of our retailers a special recycling box especially for disposal of Denty pacifiers. You can help to make a better environment next time you buy a Denty pacifier by bringing your old Denty pacifiers in for recycling. Back.

Why are Denty pacifiers more hygienic than other pacifiers?
The nipple and shield are molded in one piece without seams, or places where saliva and bacteria can’t fasten and grow. Surfaces are smooth and easy to clean. The nipple is solid so liquid and bacteria can’t build up inside it. Back.

Why are Denty pacifiers so different compared with other pacifiers?
There are two reasons. Firstly, the nipples on Denty pacifiers are developed to be as tooth-friendly as possible. Secondly, we have a completely new method of production with new choices of material that gives us totally new possibilities for shaping and design. The grip part of the shield is shaped to give a comfortable grip and the surfaces of the pacifier are clean and smooth to make them easier to clean. Back.

Why do you use material that is not silicon or latex in making the nipple?
We have chosen to use TPE in order to mould the pacifier in one piece. This makes a more hygienic Denty pacifier without seams. TPE is an abbreviation for Thermoplastic Elastomer, an FDA approved and recyclable plastic. Back.

Is it good or bad to use pacifiers?
Research shows that pacifiers contribute to the decrease in risk for sudden infant death syndrome. The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare writes: “Several studies have reported that pacifier use when children are going to sleep decreases the risk for sudden infant death. A concern that breastfeeding can be disturbed and the position of teeth affected has often led to advising against pacifier use. New studies defuse these concerns. When breastfeeding is established a pacifier can then be used when children are going to sleep.“ The most common reason for giving a child a pacifier is make it easier for them to quieten down. Back.

I want my child to use a Denty pacifier but it just falls out of his mouth. What should I do?
Start with Denty GENUIN and know that it may take a little while for your child to get used to the Denty pacifier because it is thin. If you child is relatively new born you may notice that many children spit out a pacifier as soon as you put it in, regardless of what sort of pacifier it is. After a while your child will learn to suck on the pacifier longer and when they get older they also learn to put the pacifier in their mouth by themselves. Until then you’ll simply need to help your child by putting the pacifier in his/her mouth when he/she wants.
If your child is a little older and already used to a traditional pacifier it may take 1-2 days to learn to use a Denty pacifier. In this transition remember that you as parent decide what a child will put in its mouth and if you want your child to use Denty, you should help your child get used to a new sucking technique. Don’t give up, it’s worth choosing Denty! When your child sucks well or is a little older it may be time to start using Denty FUTURA. Back.

What about bite problems? Don’t most children grow out of them?
Research shows that 40 percent of all children who use a pacifier at the ages of 3-4 have developed a crossbite. Many children grow out of the problem when they stop using a pacifer but for some it will involve for example having braces later in life. The same applies for open bite. Back.

What about hygiene and pacifier use?
Research has show that the risk for ear infections increases with pacifier use. Some researchers even advise stopping pacifier use after 10 months old, which is when this risk increases probably due to children starting at kindergarten when pacifiers come into contact with other childrens’ bacteria. To decrease the risk of bad hygiene it’s important that you choose a pacifier that is as hygienic as possible; clean the pacifier regularly and even change to a new pacifier after about one month of use. Back.

You read about dangerous substances in pacifiers, chemicals that you really don’t want your child to have in their mouth. Should I be worried about this when my child uses Denty?
Absolutely not. Our pacifiers are made of Polypropylene, which is not dangerous for either children or adults. The alarm reports you hear about baby’s bottles and pacifiers are made of polycarbonate, which contains the potentially dangerous substance Bisfenol A. On the other hand, Polypropylene and Thermoplastic Elastomer, which are used in Denty pacifiers, are developed in order to be used with food or medical applications and are therefore approved worldwide and are completely free of dangerous substances. Back.