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3 Last-Minute, Smile-Friendly Stocking Stuffers

December 22, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — dr_carter @ 3:50 pm
Stockings filled with gifts on fireplace

The holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without festive stockings. After all, even the famous ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas poem adds “the stockings were hung by the chimney with care.” Come Christmas morning, they are often filled to the brim with gooey caramel sweets, peanut brittle, sour candies, and other goodies our taste buds love but our teeth hate. Fortunately, you can help protect you and your loved one’s teeth with these smile-friendly stocking stuffers from a dentist in Lawrenceville!

#1. Healthy Snacks

The months between Halloween and New Year’s Eve are filled with sugar, sugar, and more sugar. So, it’s not hard to see why cases of tooth decay and cavities skyrocket in the last quarter of the year. To prevent that from happening, try sneaking a few mouth-healthy snacks in between. Raisins, nuts, and sugar-free gum are just a few ideas that get a thumbs-up from your loved ones’ taste buds and their teeth!

#2. Fun, Tasty Dental Products

If you have a little one in your family who isn’t particularly enthused about taking care of their teeth and gums, then this one is for you. All it takes is one trip to the store to find aisles filled with bubblegum flavored toothpaste, fruity mouthwash, and fun floss. Just make sure to look for the ADA Seal of Approval, that the products you choose contain fluoride, and that you get the go-ahead from their dentist. In fact, they may even have some specific recommendations for you to make your shopping experience even easier.

#3. A New Toothbrush

Do you remember the last time you and your family got a new toothbrush? According to the American Dental Association, it should be replaced every three to four months, so there is no time like the present to give the gift of a better brush! For children, select one that has their favorite character on it or plays music to get them excited about dental care. For teens and adults, consider giving their manual one an upgrade to electric!

The above stocking stuffer gift ideas are convenient to find, affordable, and provide healthy smiles; it doesn’t get much better than that! So, when you are out shopping, make sure to include these smile-friendly options as well.

About the Author

Dr. Bruce E. Carter earned his dental doctorate at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, and he has spent the last 30+ years helping patients perfect their smiles. Today, he has over 1,600 hours of advanced training under his belt, completed level six of the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, and become a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. If you are overdue for your routine checkup and cleaning or your teeth need some end-of-the-year TLC, don’t hesitate to visit his website or give him a call at 770-995-7616.

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