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Holiday time is here. Happiness and cheer abound during this season, and we hope you and your loved ones are looking forward to spending quality time together this holiday season. The joy of giving is never more alive than around this time of year. There’s nothing more special than finding the perfect gift for someone you love. But what if you can’t decide on what to get your friends and family this year?
Well, you’re in luck, because Simply Smiles has the perfect Holiday gift guide for you! Dental themed gifts might not have crossed your mind, but you can’t go wrong with a gift that keeps on giving! Maintaining good oral health will keep your whole body healthy, lower your risk for developing certain health conditions, and increase your life-span. There’s no greater gift than that! These gifts are more enticing than you think, and some may even surprise you!
We came up with a few of our favorite tooth-friendly gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on your loved-ones faces!
- Electric toothbrushes ($20-$200)
Electric toothbrushes make keeping up with your at-home oral care routine a breeze. They have also been proven to be more effective at blasting away food particles and removing bacteria than manual ones. You can even buy some replacement heads to use as a stocking stuffer!
- Tongue scraper ($10)
Tongue scraping is a great way to remove bacteria and debris from the tongue in order to combat bad breath. The best part of this method is that you don’t have to use harsh, chemical treatments to get fresh breath.
- Whitening strips ($20-$50)
Our office offers in-office whitening and take-home whitening trays, but others may want the comfort and option of whitening their own teeth with the help of at-home whitening strips. There are many great options out there, but a newer brand, Lumineux, offers strips that work with your oral microbiome and are a more natural, non-toxic option for teeth whitening that we love.
- Toothbrush sanitizer ($20-$50)
We’d all be shocked and most likely disgusted if we realized how quickly bacteria grows on our toothbrushes, especially when kept in humid bathroom conditions that are a breeding ground for germs. Give your loved ones the gift of peace of mind knowing they have an ultraviolet toothbrush sanitizer that will kill nasty bacteria with its UV light.
- Dental Travel kit ($20-$50)
Dental travel kits are wonderful gifts for the adventurer in your life. They include travel-sized versions of the necessities – toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, and other oral hygiene items needed. If you want to make the gift a little more DIY, you could custom build a kit yourself with a fun bag and accessories – just make sure your bags are made of spill-proof material.
- Toothpaste tube wringer ($5-$15)
For that frugal saver in your life, a toothpaste tube wringer is a great gift to help them make sure they get the most out of their toothpaste, while also saving money!
- Sugarfree gum ($2-$5)
Sugarfree gum not only tastes amazing, but it can have great benefits for your teeth as well! It helps clean teeth, freshen breath, and stimulate saliva flow that will wash away debris in the mouth. Many also contain xylitol, which has been shown to help prevent cavities as well. ‘
- Water Pik / Water Flosser ($35-$120)
Flossing isn’t often part of dental care that many people look forward to. A water pik, or flosser, is a great gift idea for anyone who avoids flossing. This tool tends to be less abrasive and more comfortable to use.
We hope this list inspired you to think outside the gift-box this season! For our team at Simply Smiles, the greatest gift we could ever receive is the gift of you trusting you and your family’s smiles with us. Call and make an appointment with us, and we would love to serve you. From all of our team, we wish you and yours a very merry everything and happy new year!
Sources:
https://riadental.com.au/top-8-oral-hygiene-gift-ideas-for-holidays-from-ria-family-dental/
https://eriksdentalgroup.com/oral-health-holiday-gift-guide/