The holidays are here, and ‘tis the season for giving. As we shop for gifts for our family and friends, we all have those people on our list that stump us as to what to buy for them. This year, why not give them a gift that will improve their oral health and help them love their smile? Here are some great gift ideas to keep your family and friends’ smiles merry and bright!
Electric Toothbrushes. While both a manual and an electric toothbrush can effectively and thoroughly clean your teeth, dentists often recommend electric toothbrushes because of their precise brushing capabilities and gentleness on gums. Electric toothbrushes are a particularly great gift for those who have difficulty brushing or who have limited manual dexterity. Dr. Chandler’s pick: Oral B iO.
Water Flossers. Water flossers are handheld devices that spray streams of water in steady pulses. The water, like traditional floss, can remove food and plaque from between and around the teeth. Water flossers help reduce gingivitis, the early form of gum disease, and are wonderful gifts for people who have trouble flossing by hand or who have dental work that makes flossing difficult – such as braces or a bridge. Dr. Chandler’s pick: Waterpik Ion Water Flosser.
Teeth Whitening. Whitening is a great gift to give your loved ones so they can smile with confidence. Products available over-the-counter, such as whitening toothpastes or whitening strips, may whit en teeth but often contain different or lower concentration bleaching agents than what a dentist can offer. Before purchasing an over the-counter whitening kit, consider purchasing these bleaching options from your dentist: ZOOM in-office professional bleaching is a whitening experience that delivers results in one hour rather than over a span of several days. At Cheek Dental, we include custom bleach trays with the ZOOM experience so that you can touch-up and maintain your whiter smile over time. For those that prefer an at-home experience, Opalescence Go is a professional strength bleaching kit that is ready to use right out of the package!
Botulinum Toxin/Dermal Fillers. For family and friends who are self-conscious of their fine lines and wrinkles or who suffer from headaches or TMJ pain, a gift certificate for Botulinum toxin (Botox/ Xeomin) can be a wonder ful gift. Botulinum toxin, when injected into targeted muscle areas, can block the nerve impulses controlling muscle contraction, thus relaxing the muscles and reducing the appearance of wrinkles as well as improving headaches and TMJ pain. Another way to smooth wrinkles is with hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers (such as Revanesse Versa). Dermal fillers have been shown to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds, and can also provide volume and fullness to lips.
All of these products and services are available at Cheek Dental. If any are of interest to you, please call us and allow us to discuss their benefits more with you. Happy Holidays!
Dr. Kristina Chandler practices at Cheek Dental here in East Cobb. You may contact her at 770-993-3775 or visit www.cheekdental.com.
