{"id":634,"date":"2023-12-24T04:17:16","date_gmt":"2023-12-24T04:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treehousepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=634"},"modified":"2023-12-24T04:17:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-24T04:17:18","slug":"5-dentist-approved-stocking-stuffers-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treehousepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=634","title":{"rendered":"5 Smile-Friendly Stocking Stuffers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-635 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treehousepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stocking-fire-place-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of stockings hung on mantel\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treehousepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stocking-fire-place-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treehousepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stocking-fire-place.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Before you can cross holiday shopping off your to-do list, you need to find the perfect stocking stuffers for your little one. You could go the traditional route with candy, cookies, and other sweet treats, but it can result in bad news the next time your child visits their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treehousepediatricdentistry.com\/for-patients.html\">dentist<\/a>. Instead, here are 5 amazing tooth-friendly stocking ideas that your child will love.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Electric Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth decay is the most prevalent chronic condition for children in America, despite being almost 100% preventable. Young children have an increased risk of cavities for many reasons, like improper brushing habits. If your little one rushes through brushing, an electric toothbrush can help make up for their shortcomings. It offers more brush strokes per minute than a traditional toothbrush. Many also come with special features, like a timer or pressure sensor, to allow your child to develop better brushing habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Flavored Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Around the age of 6, children should learn to floss their teeth daily to keep their gums healthy. If traditional floss is too difficult for your child\u2019s small hands, dental flossers can make the task easier. Your child will look forward to flossing with different flavor options for floss or flossers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Sugarless Gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to worry about your child being disappointed when peaking into their stocking when gifting sugarless gum. It\u2019s a better option than candy and cookies because it doesn\u2019t contain cavity-causing sugar. It also encourages saliva production to keep your child\u2019s mouth clean between brushing and flossing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Tooth Fairy Pillow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you expect your little one to get a visit from the Tooth Fairy soon, a small pillow or box will add anticipation for your child. They\u2019ll have a safe place to keep lost teeth while waiting for the Tooth Fairy to arrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Sports Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A sports mouthguard is a perfect gift for the little athlete in your life. It will provide a protective barrier for your child\u2019s teeth and oral structures to protect their smile if there\u2019s an accident or injury while participating in their favorite activity. It can also lessen the risk of jaw injuries and concussions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The holidays don\u2019t have to come back to haunt your child\u2019s dental health. With fun stocking stuffers and good oral hygiene, they\u2019ll have healthy teeth and gums to feel their best during the season. Don\u2019t forget to schedule their semi-annual cleaning and checkup with their pediatric dentist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Marie Tremblay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treehousepediatricdentistry.com\/marie-tremblay-dmd.html\">Dr. Tremblay<\/a> achieved her dental degree from the University of Montreal and continued her education at Tufts University, focusing on pediatric dentistry. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Dentistry. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treehousepediatricdentistry.com\/marie-tremblay-dmd.html\">Request an appointment<\/a> through her website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you can cross holiday shopping off your to-do list, you need to find the perfect stocking stuffers for your little one. 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