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Do It For Your Teeth: Bad Habits to Bite For Better Health

May 20, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Humans are creatures of habit. Once a routine is set, it’s pretty easy to stick to it. Of course, it’s also easy to get stuck in the routine of bad habits. Many common habits have serious side effects for your health, but also for your teeth. Could the health of your mouth … [Read more...]

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Beware of Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

May 15, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

New parents, is your baby’s gummy smile the cutest thing ever? Do your part to keep it healthy by avoiding baby bottle tooth decay. Tooth decay can happen in very young children when they’re put down for a nap or at bedtime with a bottle of sugary liquid, such as formula, … [Read more...]

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Dental Health and Dementia

May 13, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

You probably know by now that your oral health is connected to your overall health, but how deep does this connection go? Researchers have found that the bacteria and swelling in your teeth and gums can link to heart disease, diabetes and dementia. That’s right: … [Read more...]

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11 Ways to Make Mom Smile on Mother’s Day

May 8, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Mother’s Day is May 11. What are you planning to make mom’s day special? Here are some ideas to put a big smile on her face! 1. Breakfast in bed: How about letting mom sleep in for once? You could also bring her breakfast in bed – just don’t spill crumbs on her … [Read more...]

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Saliva: It’s More Than Just Spit

May 6, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

You probably don’t think too much about it or you may even think it’s gross, but saliva is important to your oral health. It also can give doctors clues about what’s going on in your body. Saliva is mostly water, but it also contains electrolytes, bacteria, viruses, fungi, … [Read more...]

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