The holidays are all about spoiling the people that you love. While receiving gifts is always nice, some of the happiest memories come from showing people how much you care about them through what you give them.
Though if you want to show someone that they really matter to you, you might want to pay some mind to how the gifts you provide will affect their oral health. Here are a few stocking stuffers that can help to support oral health.
Sugar-Free Gum
Candy and sweets make for common stocking stuffers, because they’re crowd pleasers that fit easily into a small container. However, as you can imagine, many of these candies can be problematic for the teeth.
Xylitol chewing gum comes in convenient containers, many different flavors, and avoids some of the worst problems that come with candy. Gum can actually stimulate saliva production, washing away the bacteria in the mouth and improving your oral health.
Electric Toothbrush
While a toothbrush might not sound like a very good gift, a nice one can actually make quite an impression. High-quality electric toothbrushes make the task of oral hygiene much easier, even turning it into a luxurious experience.
Children in particular can seriously benefit from this as a gift. Many electric toothbrushes designed for kids play music, have creative designs, and even include games that can make daily hygiene much more enjoyable for them. If you’re thoughtful about which brush you get them, it may feel more like a toy than a toothbrush.
Flavored Toothpaste
Most people are used to mint when it comes to toothpaste, but if you do a bit of digging there are plenty of other flavors out there. From delicious fruit-flavored dental products to novelty flavors like bacon, there are plenty of ways to get creative.
When you pick it out, however, be sure to get toothpaste with plenty of fluoride, and look for the ADA Seal of Acceptance to make sure that the toothpaste you get is safe equipped to properly protect oral health.
About the Author
Dr. Omid Mehdipour takes the task of dentistry seriously. He makes it a point to treat everyone who visits his practice like they’re family, providing them with individualized care and personalized attention for as long as they’re at his practice. Dr. Mehdipour initially practiced dentistry in Iran for over a decade before moving to the U.S., where he studied at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
If you have any questions about how to live a smile-friendly life, he can be reached at his website or by phone at (714) 520-8888.
