With the holidays approaching, you may be looking for the perfect gift to give all of the important people in your life. But while shopping for your spouse or your children might be easy because they’ve been dropping hints for the last six months, it might be much more difficult for you to find gifts for other people in your life.

Commonly, people will look to get small presents for people that they see on a regular basis. For example, you may want to give your hairdresser something to ensure that they give you a great trim right before your Christmas party. You may also consider giving your mailman a present to ensure that they keep delivering your mail properly. And if you really want to make sure that your teeth continue to be in great shape, then you may also look to give your dentist a unique present as well.

The present that you give your dentist may be different than anyone else that you know, so here are 10 gifts that you should only present your dentist over Christmas.

A Fruit Basket

Your dentist likely tells you every time that you visit their office how important it is that you keep up with a good diet. After all, the food that you eat has a lasting impression on your overall health. Therefore, to show that you are listening, give your dentist a fruit basket during the holidays. In addition to showing that you listen, you can also rest assured knowing that they will enjoy the treats you got them.

A Gift Card To A Healthy Food Store

If you don’t know what kind of food or fruits your dentist might like, consider a gift card instead. This will let them choose their own food options, which will ensure they get something they enjoy.

A Personalized Photo Of Your New Smile

You don’t have to spend a fortune on the Christmas gift that you give your dentist. Therefore, consider a photograph of your new smile and put it in a nice frame. Your dentist can put this in their office and show it off to the rest of their clients. Not only will they appreciate the gift, but it could help them get new clients as well.

A Mug In The Shape Of A Tooth

A creative and quirky gift would be a mug in the shape of a tooth. Even if your dentist prefers water to coffee, having a cute mug in the shape of a tooth will be a great way to show others what it is that they do for a living.

A Basket With Dark Chocolate

There are some foods that you can consider getting your dentist if you don’t want to get them fruit. Notably, dark chocolate is one of those options. Dark chocolate has beneficial ingredients that will keep your mouth and teeth clean, and it’s also a tasty treat in comparison to fruits or vegetables.

A Gift Card To A Golf Club

Most dentists love spending their days off at the golf range. If your dentist is one of these guys, then consider getting them a gift card to a golf club. This card may just be for a bucket of free balls at the driving range, or it could be for a free round of golf.

Tooth-Shaped Jewelry

If your dentist likes wearing jewelry, consider getting them a few tooth-shaped ornaments. Not only are these thoughtful gifts, but they can wear them every day and their other patients will be sure to get a kick out of seeing them.

A Basket To Hold Their Dental Tools

There are a variety of different dental-inspired baskets out there that a dentist could use to hold all of their tools and equipment. This may not be something that they’ve purchased for themselves, but they’d really appreciate getting as a gift.

A Referral To New Clients

Sometimes the best gift that you can give to your dentist is nothing physical at all. Instead, consider telling your friends and family about how great your dentist is. The added business during the holiday season means more money for your dentist, which will surely be appreciated moving forward.

A Sincere “Thank You”

If the economy is tough for you and you’ve already spent money for your families Christmas gifts, don’t feel pressured into getting your dentist anything expensive. Instead, a sincere thank you letter may be enough to let them know that you care. Taking the time to say thank you will also let your dentist know how much they are appreciated.

Author's Bio: 

I'm just your average hygienist with a passion for excellence. I do what I do best, which is to help my patients achieve healthy smiles and provide & educate them with oral health care solutions and lifelong cosmetic procedures. Dr. Gordon is a doctoral graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Each year, Dr. Gordon attends extensive advanced clinical studies, focusing on comprehensive, health-centered dentistry. In fact, she is so committed to the pursuit of excellence through continuing education that she has become part of the visiting faculty at Spear Education Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona