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The holidays are here, and along with the joy of gift-giving comes an opportunity to invest in your child’s health. By encouraging good dental hygiene, you can help them avoid the costly and painful consequences of tooth decay. Santa and The Tooth Fairy have teamed up to bring you this list of fun stocking stuffers that promote healthy smiles that kids and teens will love!
America’s ToothFairy does not endorse any product or brand. The following are examples to inspire fun and healthy gift ideas. Always consult your family dentist for recommendations suited to your child.
1. Flavored Toothpastes
Let's face it, brushing can get pretty boring for kids. Shake things up by swapping out your usual brand with different flavors like bubble gum, watermelon, or strawberry. Look for brands offering kid-friendly options to make brushing more fun. Crest just launched a new color changing toothpaste that changes from blue to pink after your child has brushed for the recommend two minutes time.
2. Flossers
Did you know 45% of tooth surfaces aren’t cleaned without flossing? Flossers designed for kids, like GUM Crayola Kids’ Flossers, are easy to use and help prevent gum disease. Older kids or teens with braces can try water flossers for a thorough clean.
3. Toothbrushes
Make brushing exciting with manual toothbrushes that light up, play music, or feature timers to ensure kids brush for two minutes. Or consider these options from Toothbrush Toys. A portion of sales benefits our mission to save smiles!
For a tech-savvy option, try electric toothbrushes or sonic toothbrushes for teens. Traveling for the holidays? Include travel-sized hygiene kits or toothbrush covers to keep everything clean.
4. Breath Fresheners
Add tongue scrapers to remove cavity-causing bacteria or gum sweetened with xylitol to freshen breath and keep bacteria at bay. Dissolvable mouthwash tablets are another fun, practical choice.
5. Tooth-Friendly Treats
Skip the sticky, sugary candies and go for sugar-free peppermint candy canes or quick-dissolving chocolate. Replace soda with flavored water or give reusable silicone straws to reduce acid exposure. Pair these with healthy snacks like cheese, fruit, and nuts.
6. Books and Toys
Introduce dental hygiene early with books about oral health. We've compiled a list of great choices here.
7. Protective Gear
If your child plays sports, skateboards or rides a bike, replace their mouthguard with an America's ToothFairy Dental Mouth Guard, the only brand that is approved by the American Dental Association. It's also safe to use a night guard for kids who clench or grind their teeth while sleeping. For every package purchased, one is donated to a child or teen in need!
8. Lip Balm
For winter months, don’t forget lip balm to protect against dry, chapped lips. Lip Smacker has lots of fun choices for kids!
9. At-Home Teeth Whitening
If your teen is self-conscious about the color of their teeth, speak to your dental care provider before purchasing any at-home whitening kits. It's important to protect the enamel (which makes their teeth look white and protects their teeth from the bacteria that cause cavities.) Abrasive tooth whitening products can cause enamel to wear away (which will actually make the teeth look more yellow since the softer dentin under the enamel is not white.) The over use of whitening products can also be a problem. If your dentist gives you the go-ahead to purchase a whitening product, check out Pearli. They donate a portion of proceeds to support our mission!
For a complete list of products that support America's ToothFairy, click here.
By giving gifts that promote oral health, you’re setting your kids up for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Explore more tips on our blog or sign up for ToothFairy Tips, our newsletter for parents and caregivers.
Together, let’s make healthy smiles part of the holiday magic! 🎄✨
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