{"id":125,"date":"2022-12-15T14:06:56","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T14:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2022-12-15T14:06:56","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T14:06:56","slug":"stocking-stuffers-ideas-from-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/stocking-stuffers-ideas-from-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Dentist-Approved Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the best parts of Christmas is seeing your child\u2019s face light up with excitement when they open their presents. If you have concerns about your little one\u2019s oral health, you may want to make sure that there are a few smile-friendly goodies mixed in with their gifts this year. In the following post, you\u2019ll find 5 stocking stuffer ideas that your child\u2019s dentist might suggest.<\/p>\n

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1. A Fun New Toothbrush<\/h2>\n

One way to get your child excited about taking care of their smile is to get them a special toothbrush for Christmas. There are all kinds of fun options you can choose from; you can get them a toothbrush that has their favorite character on it, or you can look for one that plays music while they clean their teeth.<\/p>\n

2. Tasty Toothpaste<\/h2>\n

If your child isn\u2019t fond of minty toothpaste, try looking for a flavor that they do like. There are plenty of kinds of toothpaste out there that taste like fruit or bubblegum, and others are simply made to have a generally sweet flavor. Of course, you don\u2019t want to focus too much on taste and forget about quality; make sure that you get your child toothpaste that contains fluoride and has the ADA Seal of Approval.<\/p>\n

3. Colorful, Easy-to-Use Flossers<\/h2>\n

It can be hard to get your child used to flossing every day, especially if they have trouble using traditional dental floss. A flosser \u2013 which is a small piece of plastic with a short piece of floss on the end \u2013 is often much easier to use and can go a long way toward making the habit more enjoyable for your little one. See if you can find any child-friendly flossers that come in bright colors and unique shapes.<\/p>\n

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

Do you want to get your child a sweet treat for Christmas but are worried about what too much sugar could do to their teeth? Sugar-free gum can be a great alternative. Chewing on it boosts saliva production, which helps keep your child\u2019s mouth clean between meals. Look for sugar-free gum that has been sweetened with xylitol, which can inhibit the growth of harmful oral bacteria that can cause cavities.<\/p>\n

5. Healthy Snacks<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s okay to let your child indulge in a few sweet treats during the holiday season, but you\u2019ll want to balance that out with snacks that have a more positive impact on their oral health. Nuts can be a particularly good choice, as they contain nutrients that are beneficial for the teeth and gums; for example, peanuts are high in calcium and vitamin D.<\/p>\n

With the gift ideas listed above, you can give your child plenty to smile about on Christmas morning while also making sure they\u2019ll continue to enjoy healthy teeth well into the new year.<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n

Dr. Shue Her earned his doctorate at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He has completed advanced training for a variety of dental treatments so that he can bring his patients truly comprehensive care. At his practice, Lifetime Dental of Gainesville, he is happy to offer preventive checkups and cleanings<\/a> for adults and children alike. If you\u2019d like to schedule a holiday appointment for your little one, you can reach out to Dr. Her through his website<\/a> or by calling (770) 536-6688.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One of the best parts of Christmas is seeing your child\u2019s face light up with excitement when they open their presents. If you have concerns about your little one\u2019s oral health, you may want to make sure that there are a few smile-friendly goodies mixed in with their gifts this year. In the following post, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":126,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-125","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=125"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/126"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}