{"id":314,"date":"2024-02-11T01:27:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T01:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/?p=314"},"modified":"2024-03-11T01:32:22","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T01:32:22","slug":"3-smile-friendly-valentines-day-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/11\/3-smile-friendly-valentines-day-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Dentist-Approved Valentine\u2019s Day Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SmilingValentine\u2019s Day is right around the corner. Candy and other sugary treats are common gifts, but they can come back to haunt your sweetheart\u2019s smile. You can still show your appreciation and love without harming their dental health<\/a>. Here are 3 dentist-approved Valentine’s Day gifts for the special person in your life.<\/p>\n

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1. Solid Dark Chocolate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Valentine\u2019s Day wouldn\u2019t be complete without sweet treats. However, candy contains a lot of sugar, which can increase your partner\u2019s risk of cavities. You can protect them from a toothache down the road by choosing dark chocolate instead of hard or sticky candy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candy leaves a sticky residue on teeth that can erode enamel over time. Sticky candy clings to teeth, allowing it to do more damage. Hard candy can take a while to dissolve, bathing teeth in cavity-causing residue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it\u2019s best to skip candy altogether, if you can\u2019t resist giving something sweet, choose dark chocolate. It rinses from teeth more easily, so it is less likely to linger in their mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Waterflosser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cavities aren\u2019t the only threat to dental health. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss and can increase the risk of various health problems, like heart attacks, Alzheimer\u2019s, and diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 50% of adults over the age of 30 have the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flossing is the best way to keep gums healthy, but many people view it as a chore. If your loved one doesn\u2019t floss as often as they should, give them the gift of healthier gums with a waterflosser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The small handheld device uses gentle water pressure to remove plaque and food residue toothbrushes can\u2019t reach. It\u2019s a simple, effective alternative to traditional floss. You\u2019ll help them invest in a healthy mouth and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. A Bright Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth discoloration can affect self-esteem. You can give your sweetheart a boost of confidence with teeth whitening. A cosmetic dentist can get their pearly whites up to 8 shades brighter. They\u2019ll look and feel their best after treating tooth stains. An attractive smile is attributed to youth, confidence, and success. It might just be what they need to reach new career opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make this Valentine\u2019s Day memorable by keeping your loved one\u2019s dental health a priority. You\u2019ll give them one more reason to smile by supporting healthy teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Anh Vo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Vo<\/a> earned his dental degree at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry and has completed advanced training in various specialties, like tooth extractions. He strives to provide the most up-to-date services to create healthy, beautiful smiles. Request an appointment<\/a> through his website or call his office at (682) 204-0959.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Valentine\u2019s Day is right around the corner. Candy and other sugary treats are common gifts, but they can come back to haunt your sweetheart\u2019s smile. You can still show your appreciation and love without harming their dental health. Here are 3 dentist-approved Valentine’s Day gifts for the special person in your life.<\/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.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/314"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=314"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/314\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":316,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/314\/revisions\/316"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=314"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=314"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=314"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}