HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR CLEAN TEETH

It’s that time of year when your gift-giving skills will be put to the test. With the holiday season in full swing, here are some sweet treats that you can count on to make any friend or family member smile. Tooth Toothbrush Holder $12, UrbanOutfitters.com   Standing roughly five inches high, and just over three inches on each side, this little guy is the sense of humor that everyone’s bathroom counter has been missing. This pearly ceramic toothbrush holder has received largely positive reviews, among them, “Cute and functional,” and, “It’s a good quality item . . . adds a special touch to the room.”   Tube Wringer $22, UncommonGoods.com This contemporary toothpaste wringer from Uncommon Goods promises to help you squeeze up to 35% more paste out of your tube. Made from stainless steel, right here in the USA, this contraption is perfect for all the gadget enthusiasts and conscious consumers you know. Print Collection Teeth Print $40, Fab.com   This poster, originally designed in the late 1930s for the Federal Art Project, puts a surprisingly modern spin on good oral hygiene. Perfect for friends and family members with an addition to all things tasteful.

Dental appliances for kids 

Play-Doh Dr. Drill ’n Fill Playset $13, Toys “R” Us   The Dr. Drill ’n Fill Playser from Play-Doh makes going the dentist less scary by giving children the opportunity to mold, brush and drill teeth—or even make braces! Set is recommended for children ages 3-5. Tooth Fairy Pillow $38, Anthropologie Made from alpaca yarn, this soft, pint-sized pillow is an ideal gift for kids with loose chompers. Complete with a pocket on the back side that’s just big enough to hold a few coins or a bill. “Thumb Sucker” Pacifier $6, Billy-Bob Pacifiers   This pacifier, billed as “the original redneck pacifier,” has been the company’s best-selling pacifier for the more than ten years. An orthodontic, “Nuk” style soother made from silicone. Smiling Teeth Clutch Purse $15, NeatoShop.com Everyone knows a blabbermouth. This smiling teeth purse is the excuse you’ve been looking for to say, “Zip it.” Available in both red and gold.