It’s the holiday season—have you started shopping for presents yet? Finding a gift that your family or friends will truly appreciate can be challenging at times. This can be especially true if you’re shopping for your loved one with braces. Thankfully, there are plenty of thoughtful and useful gifts they’ll be sure to enjoy as they get their smile straightened! Here are seven gift ideas for your loved one with braces.
1.) Braces Survival Kit
For the friend or family member who just started their orthodontic treatment, a braces survival kit is the perfect gift! Find a small storage case, travel bag or basket and fill it with items like:
- A compact mirror and threaded flosser
- Mini or travel-sized toothbrushes, toothpastes and mouthwashes
- Lip balm, over-the-counter pain relivers and orthodontic wax
2.) Orthodontic Wax
Orthodontic wax is a must-have for anyone with braces. Consider getting them highly rated and reviewed products like Genuine Orthowax, GUM Orthodontic Wax or OrthoDots Clear.
3.) Electric Toothbrush
Learning how to thoroughly brush and floss around braces can be an arduous task. An electric toothbrush can make all the difference in helping them keep their smile healthy throughout their orthodontic treatment.
4.) Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser
While this popular flossing aid may be a slightly more expensive gift option, dental experts, patients and parents everywhere highly recommend a Waterpik for those with braces. Not only does it help make flossing between wires and brackets easier, but the cool splash of water can help ease soreness in the mouth.
5.) A Braces Cookbook
It can sometimes be difficult to find new, tasty foods to try that are also braces-friendly. For the aspiring chef undergoing orthodontic treatment in your life, a braces-friendly cookbook would be a wonderful choice!
6.) A Gift Card for Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt
Who doesn’t love ice cream or frozen yogurt? This tasty treat is extra sweet for those with braces since it won’t hurt their wires or brackets. It can also help lift their spirits and ease any soreness on days that they’re experiencing discomfort, such as after having their braces adjusted.
7.) A Brighter Smile
For the loved one who just had their braces taken off, or will be doing so soon, a teeth whitening treatment or product may be an excellent idea. Due to how the brackets are placed, braces can sometimes leave teeth unevenly discolored once they’re removed. Help your friend or family member feel excited to show off their newly straightened smile with teeth whitening.
Celebrating the holidays with braces can be a little different than what your loved one is used to. Help them have a fun-filled holiday season by giving them one of these gifts they’re sure to appreciate!
About the Practice
Simply Orthodontics is proud to serve the families of Worcester and the surrounding communities with the high-quality, compassionate orthodontic care they deserve. We offer a wide array of treatments to help anyone get the happy, healthy, and beautifully straight smile they deserve. Our talented team will be with you every step of the way during your treatment to make sure it goes as smoothly, comfortably, and efficiently as possible. For more tips on surviving the holidays with braces, we can be contacted online or at (508) 757-3173.