Santa works hard to make sure that every person in your family is happy on Christmas morning by filling stockings with things they’ll enjoy. But whether because of the pandemic or because you want less clutter in the house, you also want Santa to bring gifts that are useful or even beneficial. It can be a tricky position to be in, especially if you have little ones at home. This year, consider giving the gift of oral health, something everyone can enjoy every single day of the year. Here are some unique ideas from your dentist near East Quogue.
Tooth-Care Products
At first glance, getting a toothbrush in your stocking may not seem like an exciting gift. However, with so many character and design options available, you’re sure to find a toothbrush that perfect fits your loved ones’ personalities. Especially for kids, having a fun toothbrush can make brushing much more fun for everyone. Plus, if your kids struggle with minty flavored toothpaste, you can try gifting them yummier flavors that they’ll look forward to having in their mouths. Just be sure that they don’t swallow it!
Whitening
Whether from too much chocolate and coffee or just with the natural passage of time, teeth can appear yellow or dull. You can give them the ability to turn back the clock on their smile through teeth whitening. Over-the-counter whitening products are easy on your wallet, but if your loved one is looking for something more powerful, you can opt for professional whitening with your dentist.
Healthy Snacks
You simply must put some edible treats in the stockings. Instead of filling them with candy and other sugary snacks, opt for goodies that don’t pose a threat to your favorite smiles. For example, you can gift nuts or sugar-free gum. This season, you can also easily find fancy cheese gift sets in many stores. These are another smile-friendly option because cheese contains calcium, which strengthens your bones and teeth.
Water Flosser
If you want to give something more substantial, a water flosser is a great gift! It makes the daily task of flossing much easier, faster, and more efficient. In fact, don’t be surprised if your loved one gets positive comments from their dentist the next time they go in for a cleaning.
A water flosser is particularly useful for people who have mobility issues, braces, and tightly spaced teeth. Keep in mind that it can take a little bit of time to get the technique down, so have a small towel handy for the first couple of uses.
Before Santa and his reindeer take off on Christmas Eve, make sure the sleigh is packed with goodies that will spread cheer and happy smiles long after the lights and decorations come down. To get more gift ideas, you can talk to your dentist!
About the Practice
Beach Dental has provided outstanding dental care to the Westhampton and East Quogue communities for many years. Dr. Alexis Gersten and Dr. Jason Parli enjoy forming trusting relationships with patients and meeting their individual needs with personalized treatments, whether just for a simple filling or a full-mouth reconstruction. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment at Beach Dental, you can call 631-325-0731 or click here.