{"id":116,"date":"2022-12-15T16:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T16:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thirdstreetdentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=116"},"modified":"2022-12-15T16:39:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T16:39:00","slug":"smile-friendly-stocking-stuffers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thirdstreetdentalcare.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/smile-friendly-stocking-stuffers\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Stocking Stuffers That Are Smile-Friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Is your go-to gift for stockings candy? While caramel-filled treats, peppermint bark, and chocolate bars are no doubt tasty, they are also loaded with sugar that can quickly result in cavities. That\u2019s why you should opt for some smile-friendly stocking stuffers too! If you\u2019re unsure where to begin, here are a few dentist-approved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. A Large Water Bottle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Water isn\u2019t just important for overall health, it\u2019s important for oral health too! In addition to keeping your loved ones hydrated, sipping on water can rinse away food particles, helping reduce their chances of tooth decay in the process. So, consider gifting them a large water bottle this holiday season! You can pick one with their favorite color, one from their favorite brand, like lululemon, or one with a cool feature, such as keeping their water cold in the summer heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Sugar-free gum is another great stocking stuffer because it\u2019s small in size and smile-friendly! When it\u2019s unrealistic to brush and floss (like when your loved one has eaten breakfast on the way to work), reaching for a piece of sugar-free gum can help stimulate saliva production and prevent cavities. The best part is that there is a wide variety of flavors available, from raspberry sorbet and mint bliss to watermelon twist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. A New Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A new toothbrush may not be on your loved one\u2019s list, but it IS something they need. After all, the American Dental Association recommends getting a new toothbrush every three to four months! If you\u2019re looking for something for your young niece or nephew, then a toothbrush with their favorite color or character is perfect. If you\u2019re buying one for a significant other or close friend, then upgrade their oral hygiene routine with an electric toothbrush \u2013 ideally one with a built-in timer and automatic shipments for the replacement bristles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Fun-Flavored Toothpaste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minty flavors (like spearmint and peppermint) are the go-to. However, those aren\u2019t the only options available! Cinnamon, bubble gum, and bacon are just a few of the many other flavors available. Just make sure that it\u2019s got the ADA Seal of Approval or that your dentist gives the toothbrush a thumbs-up. After all, you want it to genuinely work too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last thing you want is for someone you care about to start the year with a mouthful of cavities. That can require a big investment of both their time and money! The good news is that you can help prevent that from happening by opting for the above smile-friendly stocking stuffers instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Third Street Dental<\/a> is proud to be a dental office in Columbus that offers everything from routine checkups to urgent emergency dentistry. Our three exceptional dentists take pride in combining their education, training, and talents to provide personalized care for each and every patient<\/a>. If you would like to learn more about how to prevent cavities during the holiday season or you\u2019d like to schedule an appointment, don\u2019t hesitate to visit our website<\/a> or call (614) 228-4850<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is your go-to gift for stockings candy? While caramel-filled treats, peppermint bark, and chocolate bars are no doubt tasty, they are also loaded with sugar that can quickly result in cavities. That\u2019s why you should opt for some smile-friendly stocking stuffers too! If you\u2019re unsure where to begin, here are a few dentist-approved ones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thirdstreetdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thirdstreetdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thirdstreetdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thirdstreetdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thirdstreetdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=116"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thirdstreetdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thirdstreetdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thirdstreetdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=116"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thirdstreetdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=116"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}