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‘Tis the season to be jolly and spread Christmas cheer, but amidst all of the festivities, don’t forget to take care of your pearly whites. As the year moves towards an end, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your oral health and make positive changes. So, what better way to celebrate the holiday season than by choosing tooth friendly gifts for loved ones?
If you are unsure about gifting tooth friendly presents to your family or friends, we are here to share a list of gifts that get the thumbs up from dentists. Whether you are hoping to instil the habit of good oral hygiene practices into your children, or looking to support the oral health goals of your loved ones, we have you covered. From practical yet stylish oral care products to fun and educational dental-themed gifts, our curated list will help you find the ideal tooth friendly gifts to put a smile on everyone’s face, not just dentists.
These gifts will not only bring joy, but encourage healthy habits that will last long after the holiday season is over. Let’s make this Christmas a time for sparkling smiles and healthy teeth!
Tooth friendly gifts for kids
Whilst it’s normal to give sweets and chocolates as Christmas gifts, they can do more harm than good without great oral hygiene practices. Rather than gifting presents that can lead to tooth decay, why not choose these fun and tooth friendly alternatives?
Colourful Electric Toothbrushes
Whilst an electric toothbrush may not seem like an appealing gift for children, it’s very easy to generate interest by choosing a toothbrush that is brightly coloured, or even features their favourite cartoon characters. Whether it’s Barbie or Bluey, Cars or Paw Patrol, a themed toothbrush is a great way to encourage kids to brush their teeth at least twice a day.
Electric, spin toothbrushes are available in many different themes and help children learn how to brush their teeth effectively.
Flavoured toothpaste
Some children may be put off brushing their teeth by the strong minty flavours of many toothpastes. The good news is that there are many kid-friendly flavoured toothpastes available. Offering a variety of different flavours to children can be a great way to encourage them to be excited about brushing their teeth every day.
Sugar-free chewing gum
If you are looking for dentist approved stocking fillers, sugar-free chewing gum is a great choice. Whilst it tastes great, it is far kinder to teeth than other types of gum, sweets, chocolates or other processed treats. Why not choose a selection of different fun flavours?
Tooth friendly stocking fillers for adults
It is not only kids who can benefit from oral health focused presents. Sometimes a simple gift can be the spark to encourage adults to pay more attention to the health of their teeth and gums.
Electric toothbrush
Dental specialists always recommend electric toothbrushes over manual toothbrushes as they are much more effective at removing plaque to prevent tooth decay, gum disease and other problems. If you have loved ones that haven’t yet invested in a good electric toothbrush, Christmas is the perfect time to gift them with one. Many toothbrushes are available that vibrate to identify the right length of time to effectively brush your teeth
Toothbrush sanitiser
A toothbrush sanitiser can be a really thoughtful, dentist approved gift. Toothbrushes are used to clean food off our teeth, so a range of food particles and bacteria are left behind. Toothbrush sanitisers use methods like steam, dry heat or UV light to kill harmful bacteria that could be causing mayhem in your mouth.
A selection of cheeses
Chocolates or alcohol are often an easy choice when you are stuck for what to buy someone for Christmas, but a cheese selection is a much more tooth friendly option. As well as being sugar free, cheeses are great for neutralising acids in the mouth, so ending a meal with a little cheese is an effective way to protect tooth enamel from erosion.
Giving Christmas gifts that help contribute to healthy teeth and gums are a great way to show you care, but it’s also important to practise self-care – ensure you are caring for your own smile!
If your teeth are misaligned or there are gaps between your teeth that affect your self-confidence, then orthodontic treatment could be a game changer for you. Dulwich Orthodontics have a range of teeth straightening options available to you, from traditional fixed appliances to Invisalign clear aligners.