4 Stocking Stuffers to Keep Your Kids’ Smiles Healthy This Christmas!

The holidays are just around the corner! Whether you are spending December enjoying festive lights, listening to holiday music, or watching your favorite Christmas movies, we can all agree that it’s one of the most wonderful times of the year. As you are picking out your kids’ stocking stuffers, it pays to think about how those items will affect their smiles. After all, no one wants to start the new year in the dental chair! Here are some fun stocking stuffers that can benefit your child’s smile.

New Toothbrushes

Toothbrushes should be replaced every three months or when the bristles start to fray. With all of the fun holiday treats, like hot chocolate and candy canes, now is a great time to start fresh with some new oral hygiene products. Children’s toothbrushes come in a wide variety of colors. Some even feature popular cartoon characters or play music. This is a great way to pick out a product your child will love while also promoting an excellent oral hygiene routine.

Fun-Flavored Dental Products

As an adult, you likely prefer the fresh, minty taste that your toothpaste offers. However, flavors like peppermint can be too strong for children to tolerate. Fortunately, there are many different flavors available for your little ones to make their brushing experience more enjoyable. Keep an eye out for flavors like strawberry, bubblegum, or orange. You can even find alcohol-free mouthwash in fun flavors for kids ages 6+ to use under parental supervision.

Sugar-Less Sweets

With so many sugary treats present during the holiday season, it makes sense to give teeth a break. You can find sugar-free gum, lollipops, and other sweets that aren’t as problematic for the teeth. This way, your child can satisfy their sweet tooth without an overwhelming amount of sugar.

Nutritious Snacks

A bag of chips or fruit snacks may seem like an easy choice, but starchy and sticky treats can be harmful to the teeth. Some better options include salted nuts, string cheese, sliced apples, or yogurt. Each of them presents unique health benefits and helps to keep teeth strong and healthy!

Don’t let your child’s smile fall behind this holiday season. By opting for some tooth-friendly stocking stuffers, your little ones can start 2024 with a happy, healthy smile!

About the Practice

At Kids Dentist, we have a team of highly trained pediatric dentists proud to be serving young patients in Grayslake. With their combined experience and expertise, your child can get pretty much anything their smile needs conveniently under one roof. To learn more ways to keep your child’s smile strong and healthy or to schedule an appointment, visit our website or call (847) 223-1400.

Meet Dr. Sonia Gutierrez, DDS

Dr. Sonia Gutierrez graduated at the top of her class at the Health Sciences University (CES) in Colombia before attending a pediatric dentistry residency at the University of Illinois, Chicago College of Dentistry. Today, she is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is passionate about caring for young patients and their growing smiles. To contact Dr. Sonia or to schedule an appointment for your child, visit her website or call (847) 223-1400.