{"id":334,"date":"2024-11-05T21:32:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T21:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/?p=334"},"modified":"2024-12-18T21:37:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T21:37:24","slug":"braces-friendly-stocking-stuffer-ideas-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/05\/braces-friendly-stocking-stuffer-ideas-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Braces-Friendly Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With the holiday season right around the corner, you might be scrambling to find the perfect stocking stuffers for all of your loved ones. But if you have a child with braces or know someone who\u2019s undergoing phase 1 orthodontics<\/a>, you might be stumped as to what to buy for them. Luckily, there are all kinds of stocking stuffers out there that are just as festive as they are braces-friendly! Here are some ideas to inspire you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Exciting Dental Hygiene Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who doesn\u2019t love receiving a fancy new device or gadget over the holidays? But this new tech doesn\u2019t always come in the form of a smartphone, tablet, or gaming console \u2013 sometimes it\u2019s an electric toothbrush! These have been proven to clean teeth more effectively than traditional brushes, not to mention, that they come in several cool designs and with many unique functionalities. Aside from these, other dental hygiene products can make great stocking stuffers including water flossers, tooth timers, and other dental-themed toys and books. You don\u2019t have to go overboard here and bombard your child with oral hygiene gifts, but at least including one or two in their stocking can help nudge them in the right direction and ensure they\u2019re caring for their smile during their braces journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Sugar-Free Sweets and Candy Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The holiday season wouldn\u2019t be what it is without the plethora of sweet treats, baked goods, and tasty festive foods that are meant to be enjoyed. However, many of these items aren\u2019t very braces-friendly \u2013 so finding alternatives for your kiddo should be a top priority! Beverages like eggnog and hot cocoa, as well as baked goods, pies, pastries, and most types of candy, can be very problematic. Hard items pose a risk of damaging the braces, but what\u2019s worse is the high amounts of sugar that can lead to decay if left unchecked. Instead, consider filling your kid\u2019s stocking with things like sugarless chewing gum, dark chocolate (which has less sugar content than milk chocolate), or other sugar-free options like nuts or fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Refillable Water Bottle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Water is the absolute best beverage for one\u2019s oral health, period. Drinking enough water encourages the natural flow of saliva inside your mouth, which is your body\u2019s primary defense mechanism against tooth decay and cavities. There\u2019s no better way to ensure that your child is drinking enough water than by gifting them a refillable water bottle. If they carry this around with them at school or anywhere they go, it\u2019ll help keep their smile in great shape which in turn benefits their orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As long as you\u2019re encouraging your child to practice excellent dental hygiene during the holidays, you\u2019re ensuring that their braces are able to do their job \u2013 and sometimes, giving them the right gift is capable of granting them all the motivation they need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The team at New England Kids Pediatric Dentistry, General Dentistry, and Orthodontics has proudly served patients and families in Auburn and the surrounding community for several years, offering a wide range of services for both children and adults. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to get in touch with the practice to schedule a visit, please reach out online<\/a> or by phone to request additional information. Telephone: (508) 832-6278.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With the holiday season right around the corner, you might be scrambling to find the perfect stocking stuffers for all of your loved ones. But if you have a child with braces or know someone who\u2019s undergoing phase 1 orthodontics, you might be stumped as to what to buy for them. Luckily, there are all […]<\/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":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/334"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=334"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/334\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":336,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/334\/revisions\/336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=334"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}