Oral health is about more than how your teeth look. Along with cavities and gum disease, it is now known that poor oral hygiene can lead to health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. If you have a loved one who takes their oral health seriously, they will appreciate a dental gift that reinforces their healthy habit. Some of these gift ideas make fun stocking stuffers as well.
Who says dental hygiene can’t be fun?
1. Disposable teeth wipes. Great for on the go teeth cleaning. Your loved one can’t always be somewhere that they can whip out their toothbrush and toothpaste. While on the go, they can still take care of their teeth. By having a disposable tooth wipe handy, they can remove bacteria and debris from their teeth as well as freshen their breath when using a wipe that is mint flavored. A clean mouth is possible anywhere.
2. Dental water jet. Flossing can’t always reach all areas, and some people have teeth that are packed too tightly to fit floss in between. With a water jet, it’s like flossing with water, so there is no discomfort or bleeding. It can reach all areas of the mouth with a stream of water to cleanse and refresh.
3. Electric toothbrush. They come in so many fun options now. Some are even Bluetooth enabled to time your brushing to ensure you get a proper routine in. Some measure the pressure applied when brushing to let you know if you are pushing too hard, which can irritate your gums. Either way, they are better at removing plaque than a manual toothbrush.
4. Dental floss picks. A combination of dental floss and a toothpick that is easy to take on the go. After going out for a meal they can practice good oral hygiene by removing food particles and bacteria that can linger after eating. These handy tools also come in a minty flavor to help give their mouth a fresh taste.
5. Oral rinse decanter. Give them a gift that can add some pizzazz to their tooth care. They can fancy up their bathroom sink with a chic decanter that they can fill with their favorite mouthwash or rinse. Whether they’re made of plastic or crystal, they can range from practical to elegant.
6. Tongue scraper. A great finishing step for an oral health routine. Tongue scraping/cleaning is known to remove bacteria that is left in the mouth after brushing that can cause bad breath, as well as cavities and gum disease. They can be made of metal or plastic, but copper is the best way to go since it also offers antibacterial qualities. When being used, care should be taken not to scrape too hard, as the purpose is to remove the film or residue off of the top of their tongue, not to remove the top layer of their tongue!
Help freshen up someone’s stale oral health routine with the dental gift ideas listed above. Consistency is key for healthy teeth and gums.