Let’s set the scene: twinkle lights, hot cocoa, toddlers in elf pajamas, and you—slowly unraveling from the stress of one more holiday concert where your kid just stands there waving at you instead of singing.
It’s the holidays in Burien, and while you're trying to keep your sanity one peppermint mocha at a time, your child is out here making their way through candy canes, gingerbread houses, and enough sugar to fuel Santa’s entire reindeer fleet.
And in all the chaos, there’s one little thing we tend to forget: teeth don’t take time off.
Here at Burien Children’s Dentistry, we’re here to help you keep your child’s teeth merry, bright, and not secretly decaying behind those cute winter grins.
We get it. We love the holidays, too. The food? Amazing. The traditions? Beautiful. The sugar? Relentless.
Between classroom parties, cookie decorating, and “surprise” chocolate in advent calendars, your child’s teeth are basically starring in their own holiday horror film called The Plaque Awakens.
And let’s be honest, brushing gets... a little lax this time of year. Maybe you're traveling, maybe the bedtime routine involves six people in one hotel room and a toothbrush packed somewhere in a toiletry bag the size of a lunchbox. Whatever the reason—this is cavity season.
Let’s do a quick sugar roundup, shall we?
What’s innocent, festive, and turns your kid’s mouth into a sugar waterfall? Oh right—candy canes. They melt slowly, coating every tooth in a candy glaze straight from the North Pole’s worst dentist.
They smile like they’re not trying to destroy your child’s enamel. They lie. These cookies are sticky, crumbly, and get jammed between tiny teeth faster than you can say “run, run as fast as you can…”
We’re not monsters—we’re not telling you to skip the cocoa. But when it’s got marshmallows, whipped cream, and extra syrup “for fun,” you’re basically giving your kid dessert in a mug that hugs their molars.
Chocolate coins. Taffy. Sour gummies shaped like reindeer. Stockings are basically sugar grenades wrapped in glitter paper. We’re begging you—please, mix in a toothbrush.
Listen, we’re not asking you to cancel joy. We’re not trying to replace grandma’s cookies with celery sticks (unless they’re dipped in chocolate and we’re lying to ourselves).
We’re just saying: there’s a way to do this without turning your child’s mouth into a plaque playground. Here’s how:
Let your kids have sweets, but give them a time window. For example: treat time happens right after dinner. That way, saliva production is up (which helps protect teeth), and you can actually remember to make them brush afterward.
Snacking on cookies from 9am to 9pm is how cavities throw holiday parties.
After a treat, hand your kid a glass of water. Not juice. Not milk. Water. It rinses away sugar and acids, plus it hydrates them after their fifth candy cane meltdown. Bonus: no sticky film, no hyperactivity. You're welcome.
Mix it up a little! Add:
A fun toothbrush (bonus if it sings or lights up)
Kid-friendly flossers (because adult floss is terrifying)
Sugar-free gum (if age-appropriate)
A note from “Tooth Fairy Jr.” congratulating them for brushing all year
Because what says “Happy Holidays” better than dental hygiene wrapped in a bow?
Even if it’s late. Even if they’re in fuzzy footie pajamas. Even if you just survived your fifth holiday event of the day. Brushing and flossing before bed is non-negotiable.
Think of it this way: you already forced them to wear matching outfits for a photo. You can definitely get them to brush their teeth.
We know December is chaos. But hear us out: there’s actually no better time to bring your kid in for a cleaning.
✔️ Less school = flexible appointments
✔️ Clear out post-Halloween and Thanksgiving buildup
✔️ Get ahead of the January cavity explosion
✔️ Let us reinforce brushing habits before the candy storm continues through New Year’s Eve
Our board-certified pediatric dream team—Dr. Sofia and Dr. Scott Kennel—will give your child the kind of care that’s gentle, fun, and effective. Your kid leaves smiling. You leave feeling like the responsible parent who actually remembered something this season.
Plus, our office in Burien is decked out for the holidays. It’s cute. It’s cozy. It’s got prize boxes and tiny humans who leave with cleaner teeth and occasionally a dinosaur sticker. What’s not to love?
Look, parenting during the holidays is hard. Half the time, you’re just trying to survive the parking lot at Target. We get it.
That’s why Burien Children’s Dentistry is built for real families—with real kids who don’t always want to brush their teeth and parents who are just doing their best.
We offer:
🦷 Kid-friendly cleanings and cavity checks
💧 Fluoride treatments to protect enamel during sugar season
🛡️ Dental sealants for molars that see too much gingerbread
🎁 Gentle, judgment-free advice that actually helps
And yes, we serve Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, and surrounding neighborhoods. Your kid has teeth? We’ve got a chair ready.
The holidays are jam-packed. But this is one thing you can cross off your list early and feel amazing about.
📍 Visit us at 14411 Ambaum Blvd SW Suite B, Burien, WA 98166
📞 Call us at (206) 246-4559
🦷 Or book online before your internet gets eaten by another Elf on the Shelf post
Because nothing looks better in holiday photos than a big, healthy smile. Okay, maybe matching pajamas. But still—healthy smiles first.
Burien Children’s Dentistry: Keeping teeth merry, bright, and cavity-free, one candy cane at a time. 🦷🎄✨
