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Chew – The Last Thing You Should Do

April 15, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Chewing tobacco, spit tobacco, snuff, pinch, dip. Some even optimistically call it smokeless tobacco is BAD for your health. Whatever you call it, you can be sure that chew is the last thing you should do! So, let’s take a look at why it is so harmful. Chewing tobacco causes … [Read more...]

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Mouthwash: 5 Things to Know

April 10, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Mouthwash can be a helpful addition to your brushing and flossing routine. But before you buy that big bottle of mouthwash, consider these tips: 1. Some mouthwashes only give you a “fresh feeling” rather than actually curing bad breath. If you have serious bad breath, try to … [Read more...]

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Oral Cancer: Is Your Teen at Risk?

April 8, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

April is National Cancer Control Month. If you suspect your teen is smoking or using smokeless tobacco, you might want to take time to educate him or her about the risk for oral cancer. Oral cancers occur in the head and neck area and include mouth, tongue, tonsils and throat … [Read more...]

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5 Overlooked Impacts of Drinking on your Dental Health

April 3, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Think having a few drinks with dinner or going to happy hour is harmless? When done in moderation, it may be; but, when drinking leads to intoxication, your mouth might pay the price. Think about the last time you went to bed three sheets to the wind. Did you remember to brush … [Read more...]

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It’s OK to Smoke – April Fools!

April 1, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

If you still smoke or use tobacco, the joke’s on you. Tobacco is not only bad for your overall health – it puts your dental health in jeopardy too. Statistics don’t lie. About 1 in every 5 deaths is linked to tobacco use, according to the Centers for Disease Control and … [Read more...]

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