NUK STUDY
Gentle on teeth, jaw and palate*
Every parent wants to ensure their baby's healthy development, and choosing the right soother plays a crucial role in oral health. NUK is committed to evidence-based design, which is why we supported a groundbreaking study by the University of Minho, Portugal. This pivotal research meticulously investigated the effects of various soother shapes on the development of teeth, jaw, and palate.
*Pereira et al. “Clinical Oral Investigations” 2025, 29:356, www.nuk.com/en_us/the-brand/studies
The results: NUK's Proven Advantages
The study results were clear and compelling, conclusively demonstrating that NUK soothers offer significant benefits for your baby’s oral development compared to a conventional soothers with a visibly rounder shape:
• Lowest palate stress: NUK soothers showed lower simulated palate pressure and tooth displacement than other tested designs.*
• Minimized tooth shift: They also showed considerably lower dental displacement
The study indicates that NUK's design results in lower simulated forces on teeth and palate – factors that researchers associate with the development of dental misalignments such as 'open bite,' 'crossbite,' and 'overbite.'
THE EXPERTS WEIGH IN:
This study provides crucial scientific evidence that, with the right soother, parents don't need to fear negative impacts on their child's oral development."
"It's highly valuable that this study focused on identifying the optimal soother shape, as a soothing soother can be incredibly helpful for both baby and parent."
"I'm very impressed that, thanks to this study, we now have a model to accurately simulate the effects of different soother shapes on a child's developing oral structures."
"The study strikingly illustrates the potential for deformation and misalignments when incorrect soothers are used or used for too long. It underscores the importance of choosing the right design."
Trust NUK for a soother that is gentle on teeth, jaw and palate* Choose the shape supported by biomechanical research, designed to care for their precious smile, from day one.
*Pereira et al. “Clinical Oral Investigations” 2025, 29:356, www.nuk.com/en_us/the-brand/studies
EVERY STUDY HELPS US BECOME EVEN BETTER
For as long as NUK is around, scientists will test NUK Products and their effects on the development of babies. Their results are put into practice every single day. They help to further optimize tried and tested products and to develop new ones – according to the latest scientific findings primarily from medicine and developmental psychology.
