Are you struggling with your Christmas shopping this year? Although oral hygiene gifts may not be at the top of everyone’s wish list, they are essential to keep our pearly whites healthy and clean.
If you are fresh out of Christmas shopping ideas, you have come to the right place! Check out our list of 6 must-have items, from the dentists at Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre.
6 Gift Ideas to Make Everyone on Your Christmas List Smile
1. Sugar-Free Chewing Gum: Not only is sugar-free gum a perfect stocking filling, but it is also great for your oral health. If you chew sugarless gum 20 minutes after you eat a meal, then you will be less likely to develop cavities. The gum helps wash away food particles by increasing saliva production. It also helps neutralize cavity-causing bacteria.
The acid in your mouth not only causes cavities, but it can also cause enamel erosion. Because chewing gum helps reduce acid, it can help protect your enamel. If you have a stronger enamel, then you will be less likely to develop cavities.
2. Toothbrush Timer: Most people know you’re supposed to brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day, but how many of us actually time it? A toothbrush timer makes it easy to keep track of how long you’re brushing, and it’s the perfect size for a stocking filler!
3. Professional Whitening Treatments: At Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre, teeth whitening is one of our most popular dental treatments we offer. Teeth whitening is a safe, fast, effective and an affordable treatment that can drastically improve the appearance of teeth.
4. An Electric Toothbrush: It’s the gift that keeps on giving! Not only do electric toothbrushes make great gifts, but they can improve your loved ones brushing habits and oral hygiene.
5. Water Flossers: Water flossers are gentle and less likely to cause gum irritation, inflammation, and bleeding. They are also able to clean out the periodontal pockets in our mouths where both toothbrushes and traditional floss can’t reach and are an effective way for all individuals to keep their mouths clean and happy.
6. Sports Mouth guard: Does your child play contact sports such as rugby, hockey, or lacrosse? If you have a sporty child, consider getting them a mouth guard for Christmas. Custom-made mouth guards are safer, more comfortable, and more likely to be used. They can also be customised with team colours, logos, glitter, etc.
We hope our list of dental inspired gifts helped help diminish your shopping woes.
Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre your local dentist in Maidstone, Kent is a mixed NHS and Private Dental Practice. Our experienced dentists are highly trained to ensure that your needs are listened to and met. Our dentists will ensure all treatments are conducted in a calm and relaxing environment. Whether you are looking to maintain your healthy smile or craft the smile of your dreams, we can help.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our patients a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you all again in 2023!
