The holidays are here! It’s a time full of joy, friends, family, and — of course — gift giving. It can be challenging to find the perfect gift for everyone. However, this year, you can give a present that will be useful to all of the loved ones on your list! Check out some of these oral care gifts that are sure to make your friends and family smile while also helping keep their smiles merry and bright. From traditional gifts to stocking stuffers, these oral care gifts are not only useful but also a fun way to get people to start thinking about their dental care. (Hmm…sounds like a great New Year’s Resolution…)
Electric Toothbrush
This holiday season, give the gift of an electric toothbrush! At Cedarwood Dentistry, we find that patients who use electric toothbrushes often have better results with cleaning than someone who uses a manual toothbrush. In fact, studies show that those who use an electric toothbrush have healthier gums and less tooth decay than those who use manual brushes. Not to mention, this is a great gift to give to someone who is afraid of the dentist because it can help to make their dental cleaning easier when it comes time for their dentist appointment. We recommend a Phillips Sonicare toothbrush. They have a variety of different models, including some for children. An electric toothbrush is an excellent gift for people of all ages!
Water Flosser
Another great gift is a water flosser! Using a Waterpik water flosser is far easier than traditional floss and can help keep dental work like veneers and crowns clean. Not to mention, if you have a family member with braces, this makes flossing a breeze. Because the Waterpik makes flossing easier, it’s more likely that they’ll floss consistently! In addition to the health benefits, water flossing will make their next trip to the dentist a bit easier, much like the electric toothbrush.
Whitening Kit
Who doesn’t want a bright, shining smile? Although whitening kits are a popular gift due to social media influencers promoting them, there’s a better option. Instead of purchasing a whitening kit online, you could also utilize the whitening services at Cedarwood Dentistry! Give a “coupon” so that your friend or family member can get their own custom whitening trays from Cedarwood Dentistry. They’ll love the professional results they receive from our whitening services!
Mouthguard Cleaner
From retainers and night guards to whitening trays, it’s easy to forget about cleaning your mouthpieces! With that being said, a mouthguard cleaner is a useful gift for someone who utilizes these dental tools. There are a variety of different mouthguard cleaners on Amazon to choose from!
Stocking Stuffers
It can be hard to find useful stocking stuffers. This year, instead of the usual candy and socks, why not try some of these oral care gifts? Floss picks are a great gift idea that people can use for removing pesky food particles. Or, you can give them specialty floss like Cocofloss, which is infused with coconut oil and fragrance. If someone you know uses toothpicks, perhaps you could get them a small toothpick holder so they can have toothpicks on the go! Lastly, sugar-free gum and mints are a great gift for people of all ages. Spry offers sugar-free gum and mints made with xylitol. If you have an elderly family member with dry mouth, they may benefit from Xylimelts! No matter what you choose, these stocking stuffers are helpful and promote dental health.
This year, give one of these oral care gifts to your family members! Particularly children and teens may benefit from a gift like this, so you can start emphasizing the importance of dental hygiene early on. Believe it or not, they’ll thank you later! However, these ideas make the perfect gift for people of all ages because dental hygiene will always be important. Happy holidays!
At Cedarwood Dentistry, we cultivate dental health through personalized care. We offer a variety of dental services, including family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and emergency care in Midlothian, Virginia. Whether you last visited the dentist six months or six years ago, we can help bring your smile to life. Schedule your dentist appointment today by calling 804-379-9375.