When I was hired at Delta Dental, I was looking to find a career that would challenge me. With a career background in medical coding and billing, a job at Delta Dental felt like it would be a pretty good fit. I thought to myself before taking the job, “How hard can this be? We … [Read more...]
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Dental Health of Older Adults [Infographic]
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Historically, tooth loss was simply part of getting old. Before dentists encouraged preventive care for our smiles, missing teeth were a common, almost expected, aspect of aging. But today, we have more power to keep our natural teeth than ever before. Tooth loss has declined … [Read more...]
Crowded or Crooked Teeth in Older Adults
Our teeth determine how our mouth functions. Since we are no longer gnawing on dinosaur bones, our jaws have become smaller, but our teeth have remained the same. When our mouths are too small to accommodate our teeth, it contributes to crooked or crowded teeth. When our … [Read more...]
Dental Care for Veterans
Dental care is essential to everyone when trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Do you have a loved one who is a veteran and doesn’t think they can afford dental care? Delta Dental of Virginia may be able to help. Read on for what Delta Dental of Virginia has to offer and learn … [Read more...]
Brushing and Flossing with Arthritis Pain
Our mouths need dental care day and night, so it’s important to find a way to make that happen. Brushing and flossing with arthritis in the hands can be painful, but avoiding daily care only leads to more pain. Ignoring oral health can lead to gum disease, cavities … [Read more...]
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