{"id":622,"date":"2022-12-21T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/?p=622"},"modified":"2023-02-28T16:09:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T16:09:00","slug":"stocking-stuffer-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/stocking-stuffer-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Some Smile-Friendly Stocking Stuffers for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s only a few days till Christmas, and the country faces a nationwide arctic blast. Needless to say, time is running out to buy holiday gifts! Everywhere you look, people are clamoring for stores\u2019 remaining stock. In particular, mouth-healthy stocking stuffers still fly off the shelves. If you need to get the latter items, then, you should do so now. As for which ones to buy, your Aurora dentist has some suggestions. Here are some great, last-minute presents that\u2019ll make kiddies\u2019 smiles<\/a> shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the right context, kids can enjoy toothbrushes as much as toys. Therefore, consider getting some that\u2019ll excite your little ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When choosing these brushes, look for those designed for tykes. For example, buy models that feature their favorite cartoon characters. Otherwise, try to find toothbrushes that play music. Either kind would help your kids stick to good oral hygiene habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Bottles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As tempting as they are, don\u2019t put sweet drinks in the stockings this year. Sodas, energy boosters, and fruit juices have up to 10 teaspoons of sugar per serving. As such, they often cause tooth decay and cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A better idea is to gift your children new water bottles. These encourage users to drink fluoridated tap water, which protects teeth. If you want, you could even opt for a \u201csmart\u201d bottle with a sensor that tracks water intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flavored Floss or Mouthwash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, kiddos don\u2019t like minty floss or mouthwash. For the holidays, though, you could always offer them brands with other flavors. After all, some dental products taste like bubblegum, cinnamon, watermelon, citrus, and more! If you\u2019re lucky, you could even locate ones with a cupcake flavor.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, don\u2019t forget safety when picking out these items. You should thus look for the ADA Seal of Approval on the brands you find. Also, make sure any mouthwash you buy has fluoride in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar-Free Gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instead of candy canes or chocolate, you may want to put sugar-free gum in your kids\u2019 stockings. Sugary treats increase the risk of cavities, so no sugar is the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, sugar-free gum would improve your little ones\u2019 oral health. The ADA notes that chewing it increases saliva flow, thus reducing your mouth\u2019s harmful acids. Remember, though, that toddlers and babies shouldn\u2019t have gum \u2014 it can be a choking hazard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, stocking stuffers can make teeth better than ever. That being the case, buy up the ones above while there\u2019s still time left!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mauck & Ricci, DDS<\/em><\/a> is based in Aurora, Co. As led by <\/em>Drs. Matt Mauck<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Andrew Ricci<\/em><\/a>, our practice strives for life-changing dental care in a calm environment. We thus perform high-quality preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments, as well as emergency procedures. Our office also guarantees great work thanks to using advanced dental technology! For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (303)-745-1400.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s only a few days till Christmas, and the country faces a nationwide arctic blast. Needless to say, time is running out to buy holiday gifts! Everywhere you look, people are clamoring for stores\u2019 remaining stock. In particular, mouth-healthy stocking stuffers still fly off the shelves. If you need to get the latter items, then, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-622","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=622"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/622\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":638,"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/622\/revisions\/638"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=622"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}