Can’t seem to think of anything better than a necktie this year, again? Don’t want to give your kids something expensive they’ll get bored of in a few months? If you’re struggling to come up with a unique gift idea for someone you love this year, go the non-traditional route and give them something that may improve their oral health or make their smile really shine. There are many great dental gift ideas you can coordinate through someone’s preferred dental practice or pick up at a sizable discount during a good sale.
In this post, we’ll share several of our top dental gift ideas for those of you looking for something that can really make that special person smile.
Water Flosser
A good gift that often goes on sale around the holidays is a water flosser or waterpik. This device uses water to basically do the same cleaning action as floss. Like flossing with regular old dental floss, a water flosser helps clean more of the surface of your teeth and removes food particles in the gums and between teeth.
Which is better, regular floss or a water flosser? The answer is complicated and depends on which habit sticks better for you. A water flosser can be a great way to shake up someone’s oral health routine and get them to floss more regularly.
Professional In-Office Teeth Whitening
A great gift for nearly anyone is a professional in-office teeth whitening with a good cosmetic dentist. Many people unknowingly gift over-the-counter teeth whitening products, but the truth is these will never whiten teeth like a professional tooth whitening. Plus, over-the-counter teeth whitening products are made with anyone in mind. Wouldn’t you like your loved one to have teeth whitening designed specifically for their smile? Call their dentist and ask about a gift cards or paying for a tooth whitening appointment they can schedule at their convenience.
Electric Toothbrush
Like a water flosser, a good electric toothbrush can energize and possibly improve a person’s oral health routine. Also like a water flosser, good electric toothbrushes often go on sale around the holidays. If you need recommendations on an electric toothbrush, ask your dentist or dental hygienist. They often have experience with a range of brands and may be able to help you steer clear of the overpriced junk out there on the market.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry services can be a great gift for someone who has always wanted to improve parts of their smile, and because insurance rarely covers cosmetic services, it can also be cost prohibitive for many. If your loved one has a chip in their tooth that embarrasses them or a missing tooth they always cover when they speak, maybe you can arrange services or a buy a pre-paid gift card with their dentist to help or cover the cost.
Thanks for Reading! Happy Holidays!
We hope these gift ideas help you think outside the box this holiday season. From our practice to you and your family, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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