Bad teeth. Crooked teeth. Stinky breath...
It’s never too early to protect their smile — and the earlier you start, the easier it sticks.
Children’s books written by a dentist.
Where does it begin, and how do you start teaching your child about good oral health?
Knowledge and good habits are key.
Every smile starts with a story. Between ages 2 and 9, your child’s habits are forming faster than their teeth are growing! MouthManner (TM) helps families build strong brushing, flossing, breathing and eating habits — long before problems start. Read our well-planned storybooks written by a dentist.
Let’s face it! Dental visits are becoming an expensive outing, and with more oral problems, it only gets more costly. What’s that old saying? ‘Prevention is better than cure.’ Help your child, save money, and follow us for more tips!
We can help with oral and dental health skills development
Our children’s storybooks provide preventive oral and dental health tips!
You can expect practical at-home tips and videos to help your child understand dental health.
Delightful stories for children aged 3 and up that spark imagination, inspire healthy habits that make caring for teeth fun and exciting!
Making good habit cultivation easy by helping children build a lifelong love for brushing, flossing, and caring for their teeth through playful learning and engaging stories.
Being healthy starts in the mouth — clean teeth help tummies feel good, keep germs away, and help kids grow healthy and strong.
Teaching children good dental habits addresses the root cause of tooth problems, helping them grow strong, confident smiles.
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Bright smiles start with bright stories!
Our children's books
Make learning about dental health easy and enjoyable with books your child will love. Each book makes oral care fun, turning prevention into play. Become part of Tommie Tooth, Tanja Tongue, and their friends’ adventures and environment—the mouth! Also discover valuable ‘mouth manners’ at the end of each story that will empower you as a parent and help your child for years to come.
All storybooks are available in Afrikaans and English.
A once off prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Teach your child good habits from a young age
Teaching your child about healthy teeth doesn’t have to feel like a lesson — it can be fun! Turn everyday routines into playful learning moments by reading stories, singing brushing songs, or letting your child “teach” their toys how to brush. Through imagination and laughter, children naturally absorb healthy habits and begin to see caring for their teeth as something exciting, not a chore.
Caring for Little Smiles: What to Notice Early
As a parent, your child’s smile tells an important story. Early signs of dental problems can be easy to miss — look out for white or brown spots on teeth, swollen or bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, or complaints of pain when eating. These may indicate the start of tooth decay or gum issues. Regular brushing, healthy snacks, and routine dental check-ups make all the difference. Click below to see examples of what early dental concerns can look like.
There once was a dentist passionate about children's dental health
About
Dr. Nienke Durow is a family dentist specialising in prevention. Healthy teeth start with education and good habits formed early in life. She is passionate about helping children build a strong foundation for lifelong oral health through gentle care, fun learning, and positive dental experiences. That passion inspired the idea to create a series of children’s books that make brushing teeth fun and teach little ones the importance of good dental habits in a way they can enjoy and remember.
Visit Dr. Nienke Durow’s website below for more information.