Biotene Dry Mouth Products : Childrens Products : First Teeth Baby Toothpaste

First Teeth Baby Toothpaste was developed to protect babies' tiny teeth from harmful bacteria that cause baby bottle decay.

First Teeth Baby Toothpaste is the only 100% natural toothpaste that contains the body's Lactoperoxidase inhibitory enzyme system. These natural protective enzymes are found both in saliva and mother's breast milk and are essential in reducing harmful bacteria and baby bottle decay

Features

Natural Apple-Banana flavor
Non-foaming formula
No Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or strong cleaners
No harmful preservatives
No artificial colors or flavors
No saccharin and no Fluoride

Why Fluoride-Free?

Although most parents and professionals agree that fluoride is good for the prevention and reduction of tooth decay, fluoride can be toxic when swallowed. Toothpaste with fluoride is not recommended for children under the age of two, (non-spitters - infants and children up to 3)

How to Use

Squeeze a small amount of First Teeth on Infa-Dent Baby Toothbrush. Brush gently in small circular motions. Use twice a day.

Immune Benefits of Breast Milk - at a Glance

Component	Action
	Molecules
Lysozyme*	Kills bacteria by disrupting their cell walls.
Mucins	Adhere to bacteria and viruses, thus keeping such microorganisms from attaching to mucosal surfaces.
Oligosaccharides	Bind to microorganisms and bar them from attaching to mucosal surfaces.
Antibodies of secretory lgA class	Bind to microbes in baby's digestive tract and thereby prevent them from passing through walls of the gut into body's tissues.
B12 binding protein	Reduces amount of vitamin B12 which bacteria need in order to grow.
Bifidus factor	Promotes growth of Lactobacillus bifidus, a harmless bacterium, in baby's gut. Growth of such non pathogenic bacteria helps to crowd out dangerous varieties.
Fatty acids	Disrupt membranes surrounding certain viruses and destroy them.
Fibronectin	Increases antimicrobial activity of macrophages; helps to repair tissues that have been damaged by immune reactions in baby's gut.
Gamma-interferon	Enhances antimicrobial activity of immune cells.
Hormones and growth factors	Stimulate baby's digestive tract to mature more quickly. Once the initially "leaky" membranes lining the gut mature, infants become less vulnerable to microorganisms.
Lactoferrin*	Binds to iron, a mineral many bacteria need to survive. By reducing the available amount of iron, lactoferrin thwarts growth of pathogenic bacteria.
	White Blood Cells
Blymphocytes	Give rise to antibodies targeted against specific microbes.
Macrophages	Kill microbes outright in the baby's gut, produce lysozyme and activate other components of the immune system.
Neutrophilis	May act as phagocytes, ingesting bacteria in baby's digestive system.
Tlymphocytes	Kill infected cells directly or sent out chemical messages to mobilize other defenses. They proliferate in the presence of organisms that cause serious illness in infants. They also manufacture compounds that can strengthen a child's own immune response.
* Found in first teeth.