{"id":665,"date":"2023-11-27T19:23:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T19:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/?p=665"},"modified":"2023-11-27T19:24:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T19:24:00","slug":"stocking-stuffers-your-dentist-will-approve-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/stocking-stuffers-your-dentist-will-approve-of\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Stocking Stuffers Your Dentist Will Approve Of"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Although it may be hard to believe, December is almost here. So, if you haven\u2019t already started shopping, you should definitely add that to your to-dos before it gets too late. Before you opt for the usual gifts, like orange-flavored chocolates and candy canes, read through this list of stocking stuffers your dentist will approve of \u2013 your loved ones\u2019 smiles will thank you for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

From freshening your breath to removing particles of food from your teeth, sugar-free gum serves multiple benefits. Fortunately, there are also lots of different flavors to choose from! If your loved ones enjoy something sweet, opt for something fruity, like watermelon. If they prefer something classic, peppermint is a great choice for the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Healthy Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we touched on above, candy canes, milk chocolate bars, and other sweet treats are a stocking-stuffer staple. However, the high sugar content isn\u2019t ideal since indulging in excess can result in a mouthful of cavities. So, consider opting for healthy snacks instead! If you\u2019re unsure where to start, try protein bars, mixed nuts, and dark chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Did you know that you\u2019re supposed to get a new toothbrush (or toothbrush head) every quarter? If you have a niece or nephew, then you can get them a toothbrush that has their favorite character on it. If you\u2019re looking for a gift for an adult in your life, like a significant other, consider investing in an electric toothbrush instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. A Water Flosser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you ask just about anyone, flossing is their least favorite step of their oral hygiene routine \u2013 if they don\u2019t have a water flosser, that is! This is a great gift idea because it\u2019s something that not everyone thinks of or, even if they do, it may not be something they would buy for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. A Teeth Whitening Gift Certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recent research estimates that about 80% of adults wish they had whiter teeth. So, why not give them the gift of a beautiful smile this holiday season? All you need to do is get a teeth whitening certificate from their dentist, wrap it up in a beautiful box, and place it in their stocking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Ever since Dr. Colin Holman<\/a> earned his dental doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, he has pursued advanced training and continuing education credits. In fact, he is currently a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association and the Oklahoma Dental Association. If you would like to schedule an appointment with him \u2013 whether it\u2019s for your six-month checkup, essential restorative care, or beautiful cosmetic dentistry \u2013 you can visit his website<\/a> or call (405) 735-6600<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Although it may be hard to believe, December is almost here. So, if you haven\u2019t already started shopping, you should definitely add that to your to-dos before it gets too late. Before you opt for the usual gifts, like orange-flavored chocolates and candy canes, read through this list of stocking stuffers your dentist will approve […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/665","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=665"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/665\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":667,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/665\/revisions\/667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=665"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=665"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=665"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}