‘Smile healthy’ holiday gift ideas for all ages

Here are some ideas for gifts and stocking stuffers that are not only fun, but will help protect the smile of a friend or family member:

• Sugar-free gum or mints
• Single-use toothbrushes, preloaded with toothpaste (Ex: Colgate Wisps)
• Travel size dental floss, mouth rinses, toothpastes, toothbrush and toothbrush holder (can be packaged nicely in a travel bag too!)
• New toothbrushes (cartoon characters and bright colors are popular for children)
• New toothpaste and/or mouth rinses in fun flavors
• Hourglass timer in fun colors for kids to time brushing
• Tooth fairy pillow/box
• Sports mouth guard (in team colors)
• Zoom! Whitening pens
• Electric toothbrush
• A gift certificate for professional Zoom! teeth whitening

 Another idea is to offer to pay for (or a portion of) a dental procedure your loved one has been putting off due to lack of funds or dental insurance.