{"id":1155,"date":"2023-12-22T14:51:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T14:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1155"},"modified":"2024-01-08T15:00:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T15:00:40","slug":"smile-friendly-gifts-for-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/22\/smile-friendly-gifts-for-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Stockings Full of Smiles: Smile-Friendly Gifts for Good Dental Hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_551214337__1701975435_64300.jpg\" alt=\"A small girl with braces smiling under a holiday tree\" class=\"wp-image-1156\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5009380863039399;width:310px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_551214337__1701975435_64300.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_551214337__1701975435_64300-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_551214337__1701975435_64300-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The holiday season is the perfect time to show your loved ones you care. And what\u2019s a better way to do that than with gifts that bring joy to their hearts and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/new-patients.html\">their smiles<\/a>? If you&#8217;re on the lookout for stocking stuffer ideas that will have them grinning ear to ear, continue reading. Below you\u2019ll find five great ideas for some smile-friendly gifts for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Low-Sugar Candy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The holidays are full of sweet treats and delicious delights, but all that sugar takes its toll on teeth. If you want to give the kids some candy to smile about without contributing to cavities, get low-sugar alternatives! Dark chocolate has less sugar in it than milk chocolate and melts away easily. There are also sugar-free gums and mints with xylitol that actively fight cavities and clean teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Electric Toothbrush<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Electric toothbrushes have several advantages for kids and adults alike. They have been proven to clean plaque better than manual toothbrushes. Most of them also have built-in timers to help you know when you\u2019ve brushed long enough. In addition, because the brush performs all the cleaning motions itself, kids or seniors who have trouble brushing will have an easier time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Portable Water Flosser<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a family member who just hates flossing, a portable water flosser might be the perfect gift. Instead of bothering with tedious strings, water flossers use a slightly pressurized stream of water to clean deep between teeth. This can be especially helpful for family members with braces, or who can\u2019t move their hands well to floss normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. A Set of Brushies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to leave your littlest out of the tooth-themed fun, why not order a set of Brushies? This set comes with a book about brushing teeth and several fun finger brushes that are great for little grins. Each finger brush has its own personality, so kids can connect to their favorites for a brush time blast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Travel Dental Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What better way to announce a family trip than by having everyone unwrap their very own dental kit? Each can be personalized to individual family members with fun designs and travel-sized tools. Stock each one with a fun toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and alcohol-free mouthwash. Then let the good times roll!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This holiday season, fill the stockings with smiles by choosing gifts that keep your loved ones smiling. 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